Logistics Compliance Executive

About THG Ingenuity

THG Ingenuity is a fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, designed to power brands without limits. Our global end-to-end tech platform is comprised of three products: THG Commerce, THG Studios, THG Fulfilment. 

Each represents a single, unified solution, overcoming challenges and taking brands direct-to-consumer. Our client portfolio includes globally recognised brands such as Coca-Cola, Nestle, Elemis, Homebase, and Proctor & Gamble.

looking to recruit a Logistics Compliance Officer to ensure that we comply with all the relevant regulations relating to import and export customs so that we can dispatch our products, which range from health and beauty to sports nutrition and electrical equipment to customers swiftly and in accordance with local requirements.

Main responsibilities

 

• Create and organise documentation such as health certificates, sanitary certificates, certificates of inspection, and other government certificates where required
• Complete and file customs documentation including but not limited to Certificate of Origin, EUR1 and Commercial Invoice
• Investigate and advise the business on logistics and customs-related requirements for all markets globally
• Be up-to-date with current trade regulations globally
• Liaise with the logistics booking team to ensure goods have all the necessary approvals before departure and/or arrival
• Investigate and advise the business on Tariff Classification of goods
• Ad - hoc Project work in line with current business demands e.g. product classification projects and new market entry projects.
• Complete supplementary declarations through the TSS as and when required
• Provide clearance instructions to courier companies
• Continuously improve current export compliance processes
• Other tasks as directed by the business

 

 

Requirements

To be considered for this role you will need to have

 

• Very good understanding of customs regulations
• Experience in import/export compliance for products of animal origin
• Experience with the issuance of preference documents i.e. Certificate of Origin and EUR1
• Experience in tariff code classification
• Experience with customs procedures, particularly Inward Processing Relief (IPR)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage large amounts of admin-related tasks in an efficient and timely manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good research skills to support market entry and global trade queries
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances

 

Desirable

• Good understanding of Incoterms
• Experience in shipping / freight operations
• Positive, Can-do attitude
• Inquisitive mind
• Take accountability

 

Benefits:

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG Ingenuity is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG Ingenuity is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG Ingenuity please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.