Import Manager

Due to increased global growth, our client, who is a well-established multi-national SME global logistics provider, specialising in offering supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit an Import Manager, to be based at offices in the London Heathrow area. On Offer: Salary up to around £48K, dependant on skills and experience 36.25 working week, either 8-4, 9-5 or 10-6 with a 45 min lunch break 25 days holidays (with service days up to 30) Company Pension and Life Assurance four times annual salary Health Plan, Company events and Free parking and free refreshments Main Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Import Manager will manage the import department, handling approx. 75% air freight and 25% sea freight operations along with leading a team of 3 staff members. Duties and Responsibilities of the Import Manager: Review job costing of Import job files and assist Branch Manager with Month End reporting procedures. Assist with review and reporting of Outstanding D/V / Cash account lists and Unbilled D/V list. Pro-active management of general day-to-day Air and Sea Import operation. Allocation and distribution of workload to Import staff. Co-ordinating import freight movements with overseas offices, airlines and shipping lines. Customer service and Key Account Managing responsibilities to include client visits and corporate hospitality. Introduction and allocation of account managers for all new business. To ensure Key Customer SOP s ..... full job details .....