Logistics and Export Control Manager

Your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the logistics, customs and export control functions and practise within the business.
• Performs internal stakeholder management and manage logistics team.
• Ensure all movement of equipment are completed effectively and in compliance within all necessary legislative requirements.
• Ensure all statutory required reporting to relevant authorities is submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure the procedural framework and documentation for the management of material and equipment movements is suitable.
• Ensure business compliance to all HMRC requirements for import, export and licence control ensuring all document is managed and maintained to meet legislative requirements.
• Monitor and react to ongoing developments within the customs and legislative frameworks ensuring that any changes are highlighted and communicated to the business.
• Drive continuous improvement across the business with the adoption and implementation of systems and processes to include auditing. To enable the business to achieve customs accreditation or authorisations which provide benefit to the business.
• Track the status of existing export licenses and ensure timely renewals and/or amendments as required. Prepare and submit export license applications where needed to Export Control Licensing Unit and other appropriate government authorities.
• Verify that export shipments/transactions are properly classified and documented in accordance with the relevant licensing requirements and applicable export control regulations.
• Drive and participate in industry engagement forums relating to customs formalities.
•  Provide advice and guidance in respect to logistics and customs support while undertaking any international projects.
• Manage and measure our supplier performance and rate on a continuous basis.
• Ensure compliance with guidance, legislation and regulations to ensure the health and safety of all employees and those engaged in the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Other responsible duties as requested by management

Your qualities and experience

You can make your mark as a Logistics & Export Control Manager if you have:

• IATA. IMDG and ADR
• Completion of ECO Training in export licence application and control
• Tariff classification competency
• Detailed understanding of HMRC Rules and Regulations in key areas of customs and working in UKCS.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
• In depth knowledge and experience of international logistics by all modes of transport
• Comprehensive understanding of port, vessel and marine activities
• Experience using SPIRE export licensing system
• Strong management, organisational and communication skills

What you can expect

• A range of benefits: In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual leave entitlement of 22 days, increasing incrementally in line with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme*, access to private healthcare through Bupa* as well as cycle to work* and eye test schemes!*
• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore.  Being part of Gardline and the Boskalis Group provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe!
• A warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline!

Extra information

• A full drivers’ license is required.
• Where you will work: Hewett Park, Hewett Road, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth.
• Fulltime job: The position of a Logistics & Export Control Manager is a fulltime role, 37.5 hours per week.
• Procedure: All you need to do to apply for a job is to complete the online application process and send it to us along with your CV and cover letter. As soon as you have sent your application, you will receive a confirmation email. If both sides are happy to proceed after interview(s), we will make you an offer to join Gardline. After successfully completing all the steps in the procedure, we warmly welcome you to our organisation.