Job Description

Requisition ID: 54522
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-HybridAbout KerryKerry is the world\'s leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers\' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the roleImport Export Specialist is responsible for the overall management of the Import export process for products Importing/exporting from the United Kingdom to the rest of the world, including obtaining customer and country specific documentation, the completion of SAP GTS and SAP ECC formalities, Import/export compliance checks, engagement with freight forwarders and dispatching distribution depots. Have a good understanding of the requirements for the documentation and rules required for exporting to certain countries.Key responsibilities

• Day to day you will action requests received into a centrally managed shared inbox, you will review the requirement for Import/export and generate SAP GTS Import/Export Declaration Instruction Sheets. During the generation of this document, there may be a requirement to work with other Kerry functions to support in the generation of further documents such as Export Health Certificate for Products of Animal Origin, Composite Product Private Attestations and Phytosanitary Certificate request.
• Will be responsible for the engagement with local authorities or chambers to obtain COO and Health Certificates.
• Management of external stakeholders and communication to them is key to ensure a seamless Import / Export operation, a high level of attention to detail is required within the role.
• Upon Kerry Broker completing the Import/Export Clearance the Import Export Specialist will Complete a full review of the Import/Export Declaration against our instructions and flag / request corrections to any errors or issues, completed declarations will be organised and filed according to Classified as General Business local customs requirements.
• The import export specialist is the first point of escalation for Kerry Sites, Kerry Transport Providers or Kerry Brokers in the operations and movement of goods where concerns are around Import / Export formalities.
• Management of external stakeholders and communication to them is key to ensure a seamless Import Export operation, a high-level attention to detail is required within the role.
• Upon the freight forwarder completing the Export Clearance the Import Export Specialist will complete a full review of the Export Declaration and full set of documents against our instructions and flag / request corrections to any errors or issues, completed declarations will be organised and filed according to local customs requirements.
• There will also be a requirement to support the import process as and when required regarding identifying key pieces of information from time to time as and when the business requires.
• Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times;
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment;
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received;
• Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your applicable incident reporting system;
• Notes This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken.
• Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment.
• The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder\'s role and/or the needs of the business

Qualifications and skills

• High level of English language proficiency as this is Kerry\'s most widely spoken language.
• Proficiency in one or more additional foreign language would be a significant advantage (in particular Indonesian Bahasa, Chinese, Thai, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese)
• Bachelor\'s degree level in an Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Business / Commercial discipline would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years\' experience in import / export. Must have a good working understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience within Customs will be an advantage

Key Stakeholder

• GBS Import / Export Manager
• Trade and Compliance lead in region
• Trade and Logistics Director
• Customers Customer Care
• Export Freight Forwarders
• Local government agencies (Councils, Chamber of Commerce)
• Commercial and Logistics Manager /NonManager
• Non-Manager Health and Safety

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a \xe2\x80\x9cstarter kit,\xe2\x80\x9d investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.Recruiter: #LI-KW1
Posting Type: LI

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