Import/ Export Administrator
- Employer
- Electrosonic
- Location
- Dartford, Kent
- Salary
- 25000 - 30000
- Closing date
- 20 Apr 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Import & Export
- Sector
- Accountancy, Advertising & Creative, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Insurance, Charities & Not For Profit, Construction, Consultancy, Customer Service, Defence, Distribution, Education, Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Event Management, FMCG, Food Services, Healthcare, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Insurance, Legal, Leisure, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, Military, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private sector, Production & Operations, Professional Services, Public Relations, Public Sector, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Scientific, Secretarial & Administration, Social Services, Telecommunications, Training, Transport & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Main Purpose of Position
To be responsible for the Export and Import functions and systems at Electrosonic Ltd.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform Export/Import functions. Ensure that the administration of export is consistent with the company’s global strategy, policies and programmes.
- Administration and documentation of shipments of goods throughout the World.
- Keep all documentation and records on an organised and efficient filing system, maintaining export records ensuring entries are valid and compliant.
- Issue import clearance instructions and maintain appropriate records.
- Maintain status and validity of any export licenses and ensure the business is compliant with license conditions.
- Develop and maintain internal export control plans.
- Provide advice and guidance on trade controls for existing and future business opportunities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of export policy and procedure.
- Understand, deal with and administer letters of credit.
- Compliance of Intrastat returns.
- Ensuring Company complies with all Export/Import regulations, legislation and ethics.
- Participate in education and awareness activities.
- Liaise with and build a good working relationship with Shippers.
- Develop and dispatch process to co-ordinate shipments with the installation requirements allowing more planning and preparation time in-house.
- Perform other related duties as assigned including purchasing of equipment for delivery.
Person Specification
- At least 1-3 years’ experience of working in an Imports/Exports role.
- Working knowledge of UK Export Controls and Export licensing requirements.
- Working knowledge of International Import/Export legislation and terminology specifically in the Middle East.
- Experience using Microsoft Navision would be advantageous, though not essential.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure.
- Strong numerical ability with advanced Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A self-starter with the ability to use own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate a high level of dedication and self-motivation to the position and to the Company and be proactive in their approach.
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