Import / Export Administraot

Company Description:

J. Barbour & Sons Ltd founded in 1894 is a British lifestyle brand, home to the iconic wax jacket we design, manufacture and market stylish functional clothing and footwear for men, women and children inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. We are the proud holder of Royal warrants, and remain true to our core values as a fifth-generation family business. Barbour is sold in over 40 countries worldwide, including Europe, the US and Japan but we have our headquarters and roots firmly located in the North East of England.

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Import / Export Administrator to join our Supply Chain team in South Shields. This role will be key to providing day to day administration support to ensure the smooth flow of goods, inbound and outbound, through the OPR process and Customs Warehouse. Prepare and maintain a shipment tracker for consignments to the 3PL in the USA, prepare a 13 week intake forecast, and prepare and manage a file structure for shipping documentation received from suppliers destined for the USA, including the preparation of excel format invoices for consolidated shipments from the EU to the USA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of the OPR process, including export documentation, reconciliation of imports to exports, submitting calculations to Customs
• Provide CFSP instructions to Road Freight Hauliers for UK Imports
• Provide Customs Clearance instructions to couriers
• Evaluation and determination of Tariff Code and Country of Origin with ongoing maintenance within the ERP system to ensure it is up to date at all times
• Set up new tariff codes within the ERP system
• Seasonal BOM maintenance for products manufactured in Moldova and Bulgaria
• Resolve Custom Entry queries with couriers and freight agents
• Prepare and maintain shipment schedule for the USA
• Manage and organise shipping documentation for consignments destined for the USA
• Prepare and maintain 13 week intake forecast
• Prepare documentation i.e. excel invoices as required, and work with the Barbour customs partner in the USA, Janel, to ensure the smooth flow of goods.
• Validate and authorise Freight and Courier invoices

Other department duties which maybe required from time to time

Skills and Experience:

• Administration Experience in a fast paced environment
• GCSE English and Mathematics
• Experience of working within an Import/Export department
• Microsoft Office
• Familiar with the use of an ERP system
• Accurate data entry skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of a commodity code

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development

Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.