At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop high-performing teams in import and logistics operations.
- Company: Esteemed client in the freight forwarding industry with a strong operational focus.
- Benefits: Up to £65,000 salary, car allowance, and healthcare scheme after probation.
- Other info: Excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 7-10 years in import and logistics, with 5 years in management roles.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Our esteemed client is looking for an experienced Import Manager to take on a pivotal role within the business following an internal promotion!
Location: Colnbrook (LHR) - moving to Feltham
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:30
Annual Leave: 26 days plus UK Public Holidays
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced Import Manager from a freight forwarding environment, with a strong operational background, industry knowledge, and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Key requirements include:
- Minimum 7-10 years' experience within import, customs, freight forwarding or logistics operations.
- A minimum of 5 years' management experience, leading operational teams within a fast-paced forwarding or logistics environment.
- Proven leadership capability, including coaching, performance management, employee development, succession planning, recruitment and team engagement.
- Experience managing departmental performance through KPIs, service levels, productivity measures, resource planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong commercial awareness, with responsibility for departmental budgets, cost control and P&L performance.
- Strong understanding of international freight forwarding operations, including air freight, customs brokerage and multimodal transport movements.
- Excellent knowledge of HMRC regulations, customs compliance requirements and import processes.
- Ability to act as the senior escalation point for operational, customs, compliance and customer service matters.
- Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers, customs authorities and overseas partners.
- Comfortable leading customer business reviews, supporting new customer implementations and working closely with commercial teams to drive growth.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
Salary & Package
Up to £65,000 basic salary
Car allowance
Benefits: Healthcare scheme available following successful completion of probation.
We look forward to seeing your CV.
Import Manager employer: Layka Recruitment
Layka Recruitment is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture in Egham. With a focus on professional development, the company offers numerous growth opportunities and encourages team members to enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful projects. Employees enjoy a dynamic work environment where their contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career.
