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Import Supervisor

Employer
Kandhu Recruitment Ltd
Location
Paddock Wood
Salary
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits
Closing date
25 Oct 2018

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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Logistics, Other Job Function, Supply Chain
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details



An exciting opportunity for an Import Supervisor to join a well-established fresh produce company based in Kent.

This company is a major part of the fresh produce supply chain in the UK and beyond.

Through a network of companies, they are an active investor from seed through to shelf in a fast-moving, competitive marketplace. Growers, importers and wholesalers.

We are looking to recruit an Import Supervisor to join their busy team, based in Kent.

The Job Role:

You will be responsible for facilitating the most cost effective, efficient and sustainable methods for the import of fresh produce through various ports in compliance with Government and other regulations for onward delivery to business units.
It'll be your responsibility to arrange cost effective deliveries with approved hauliers, communicating with relevant people. You'll then process, check and endorse all shipping documentation to gain release from shipping lines, ensuring all paperwork is correct for the smooth and efficient clearance process.
By applying your proven import experience, you'll participate in projects and support the team to continuously improve processes and procedures. We are looking for someone who will supervise, mentor and develop other members of the team.
Other responsibilities in this role will include the completion of HMRC declarations, and liaising with DEFRA, FERA and local port health authorities and to ensure the compliance of the incoming produce with the various government departments.

Candidate Requirements:
·The understanding and proven experience of working within a customs/clearance/imports role with the familiarity of government bodies and regulations regarding customs and excise.
·Experience of supervising, mentoring and motivating others
·High levels of integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance and compliance with process.

·Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence others
·Commercial awareness with a dynamic and insightful approach
·An enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of success.
·Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including Excel and MS Word.

What they offer:

·A competitive salary
·25 days holiday per annum plus 8 days bank holidays
·Pension scheme
·Optional company share scheme
·Learning and development opportunities
·Free onsite parking
·Subsidised staff restaurant

The hours you would work:
Monday to Friday, 8am until 5pm (40 hours per week).


If this job is of interest and you would like to investigate further, apply TODAY!

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

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Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

Company

Kandhu – 14th Year in Food Sector Recruitment

At Kandhu Recruitment we like to work with people not just “computers or documents that say CV on the top of the page” and that is why we have been successfully supporting our client and candidates in the Food and Drinks Sector for nearly 14 years.

We work with all the main food businesses across the UK from Food Manufactures and Food Importers through to Food Service businesses supplying the massive Pub, Restaurant and Out of Home market place.

UK Wide recruitment and International occasionally we cover all the Core Operational and Head Office roles where a Food Business needs great people, including:

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01303 271367
Location
16 The Glenmore Centre
Shearway Business Park
Pent Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT19 4RJ
GB

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