Job 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