Job Description
Have you got experience in import operations, logistics, or international supply chain management? Ready to join a growing business where you can make a real impact and progress your career? Were looking for a proactive and highly organised Imports Manager to lead and develop our import function. The role offers a salary of 35,000 - 40,000, along with a benefits package including increasing holidays, pension, healthcare plan, and excellent career development opportunities.
If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy solving problems, and want a role with genuine progression - this may be a fantastic opportunity for you.
What will I be doing as an Imports Manager?
Working as part of a busy and growing team, you will take responsibility for managing all import operations, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with UK and international regulations. You will develop strong relationships with suppliers and partners across global markets.
Duties will include:
- Taking full ownership of the end-to-end import process from order to delivery
- Managing relationships with international suppliers
- Coordinating with freight forwarders, shipping lines, and customs brokers
- Ensuring full compliance with UK customs and HMRC regulations
- Overseeing customs clearance, documentation, and HS code classification
- Monitoring shipments and proactively resolving delays or issues
- Controlling costs across duties, freight, and taxes
- Leading and developing the import team
- Identifying improvements to processes to drive efficiency and cost savings
- Tracking performance through KPIs such as lead times and cost control
We would LOVE to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in import/export or international logistics
- Strong knowledge of UK customs regulations and procedures
- Experience working with oversea suppliers
- Confident liaising with freight forwarders and customs brokers
- Solid understanding of Incoterms
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience using ERP/logistics systems
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with data
What you'll get in return as an Imports Manager?
- A salary of 35,000 - 40,000 depending on experience
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with service
- Your birthday day off
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discounts
- Paid volunteering days
- Regular company events
- Close to public transport links
Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.
