Import Specialist

• An import specialist works to manage and oversee imported goods into a country.
• Import specialist job involves charging, costing and arranging the movement of goods and flow of paperwork to ensure Customs clearances are obtained quickly and deliveries are made in good time.
• They will generally be responsible for managing the full import process for a shipment, from start to finish.
• Import specialists will liaise with overseas offices, partners, and agents.
• You will be responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported are legitimate.
• import specialists are responsible for costing jobs and ensuring maximum profitability for their organization.
• An import specialist job requires establishing contacts and relationships with HM Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process.
• Import specialists may be required to check goods in as they arrive against paperwork to ensure all goods ordered are accounted for.
• Be in close contact with the warehouse department to monitor the stock levels to avoid any shortage

Working Conditions:

• Working Hours 9-5
• Saturday-Thursday
• Probation period 6 months
• Contract-based of minimum 2 years

• A very good command of English is a must
• The role of Import specialist involves being able to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales.