Aerospace Imports Senior Specialist

Join us as an Aerospace Imports Senior Specialist!

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a passion for precision and efficiency? Join our dynamic team as an Aerospace Imports Senior Specialist. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the seamless importation of aerospace components, managing complex customs processes with expertise and attention to detail. We value proactive communication, a strong sense of responsibility, and a commitment to excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you.

Location: Heathrow

Worked Days / Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30

Salary: £33,000 to £38,000 per year

What Will You Be Doing?

As an Aerospace Imports Senior Operator, your responsibilities will include:

• Shipment Coordination: Booking shipments through Tango and liaising closely with local customs authorities to facilitate the import process.
• Customs Clearance: Retrieving clearance information from the Portal in SharePoint and enabling customs clearance using Sequoia, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Daily Operations: Managing the daily pending tray, overseeing event control, and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.
• Issue Resolution: Investigating and responding to all queries and complaints from both the branch and overseas, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Business Support: Supporting the branch with new business initiatives, ensuring all processes align with company goals.
• Communication: Maintaining proactive communication with the branch and overseas counterparts to ensure smooth operations and avoid any delays or issues.
• Customs Compliance: Keeping the customs tariff up to date, completing post-clearance amendments, and ensuring all documentation is filed accurately.

About You

We are looking for a skilled and motivated individual who is ready to contribute to our team's success. As the ideal candidate for the Aerospace Imports Senior Operator position, you possess the following qualifications and attributes:
* Previous Experience in the Industry: You have a strong background in aerospace logistics or a related field, with hands-on experience in import operations and customs clearance processes.
* Attention to Detail: You have a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks, from managing shipments to handling documentation and compliance requirements.
* Effective Communication Skills: You excel in both written and verbal communication, enabling you to interact confidently with customs authorities, branch teams, and overseas partners.
* Problem-Solving Ability: You are resourceful and proactive in identifying issues, investigating complaints, and implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

What We Offer

When you join our team, you can expect:
* Full training and continuous professional development to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Enjoy the benefits of a pension scheme with up to 6% matched employer contributions.
* 20 days of holiday (increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 25 days) plus a day off for your birthday.
* Explore various career paths and take advantage of development opportunities within our organisation.

Next Steps

Apply now by following the provided links and attaching your CV. Please note that we may review applications before the job advert expires, so we encourage you to submit your application promptly!

At DB Schenker, we celebrate and value our diverse workforce. We are committed to further enhancing diversity and welcoming applicants of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.

Please be aware that candidates will be subject to necessary right-to-work checks for the UK, a 5-year referencing process and a criminal records check.

Professional Development, Work-life Balance, Working Internationally

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.