# Import/ Export Specialist

**Company:** [AVK](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/9kMva9VMefYJth2XgnERmF.md)
**Location:** Haydock, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

The Import / Export Manager is responsible for coordinating and administering the end-to-end documentation and operational processes required to move goods internationally. The role ensures all import and export activities comply with customs regulations, trade legislation, and company procedures, enabling timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across borders. 

Key Responsibilities 

-   Develop and implement efficient, compliant processes for international movements 

-   Ensure compliance with local and international customs regulations, trade controls, and HMRC requirements. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of import/export legislation, duties, VAT, and trade agreements 

-   Facilitate the preparation and processing of import and export documentation, ensuring accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, and application of Incoterms 

-   Build and maintain customs agent instruction sheets (commodity code, TARIC add-on code, threshold code) and review agent-filed declarations for accuracy 

-   Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders 

-   Track shipments and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or clearance issues 

-   Own AVK's CBAM compliance across EU and UK regimes, including tracking tonnage against the EU's 50-tonne annual threshold and preparing for UK CBAM's mandatory reporting from January 2027 

-   Maintain a forward-looking view of CBAM-scope materials across pipeline projects, flagging exposure at quoting/tender stage rather than after volumes are committed   
     

Metrics for success  

-   On-time customs clearance and shipment delivery 

-   Accuracy of documentation and customs declarations 

-   Compliance with customs and trade regulations 

-   Reduction in delays, penalties, and additional freight costs 

-   CBAM tonnage tracked against threshold, with no unplanned crossing

## Requirements

Experience 

-    An experienced professional with a proven track record in import/export, customs, or international logistics roles 

-   Strong understanding of import/export documentation and procedures, customs regulations, tariff codes, Incoterms, and trade compliance 

-   Demonstrated experience managing trade compliance and external logistics partners 

-   Effective written and verbal communication skills 

-   Working knowledge of CBAM (EU), CN code classification, and CDS data 

Qualifications 

-   Degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Trade.

## Benefits

-   Private Health Insurance
-   Performance Bonus
-   25 days annual leave + bank hols
-   Birthday Off
-   Pension Plan