
Experienced professional with a strong background in the aerospace and defence sectors, demonstrating a keen eye for detail in document review and a comprehensive understanding of customs procedures, tariff codes, rules of origin, and import/export declarations. Proficient in Microsoft platforms and ERP systems, with a proven ability to communicate effectively within both small and large teams or independently. Passionate about the import and export industry, with career goals focused on leveraging expertise to drive efficiency and compliance in global trade operations.
Managing all imports into the company, issuing clearance instructions to agents and auditing received import entries.
Receiving and auditing export entries for the business, and updating the system.
Managing Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and Outward Processing Relief (OPR) customs procedure for the business. Over 2000 repairs brought in under IPR annually, and sent off quarterly to HMRC. OPR used for supplier returns of parts requiring rework.
Working closely with freight forwarders and HMRC, as well as business supply chain and repairs departments, and engineering.
Monitoring and updating tariff codes and country of origin of goods, whilst working with above departments to ascertain these details as needed.
Creating invoices for shipments when not linked to a customer order, or is ad-hoc shipment, like non-inventory linked test equipment being shipped urgently to the United States, for example.
Responsible to the receiving of items for repair. Unboxing, booking on the internal system and despatching to relevant repair cells.
Printing despatch notes and invoices for all shipments, picking and packing units for despatch, and arranging collection with shipping agents.
Picking kits/components for units to be assembled and manufactured on site.
Participating in internal audits in stores.
Keen eye for detail when reviewing documents
Fast learner, and passionate about import and export industry
Many years experience with Microsoft platforms, and working with ERP systems
Good knowledge of customs procedures, tariff codes, rules of origin and import/export declarations
Very good communicator, happy to work closely in small or large teams, and equally able to work alone with little correspondence from managers
Main experience is in the aerospace and defence sectors
I am a motorcycle rider and enjoy taking the bike out often to see the country. I am a football fan and formula 1, and also a gamer. I enjoy history and geography, and I'm quite the aviation fan too.
I like traveling and will always take the opportunity to see new countries and cultures.