Import - Export Manager£40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)EAST LONDONOur client, who are a luxury English brand specializing in craft silver and leather items are actively seeking a Distribution Manager to join their team in their East London Workshop on a permanent, full time basis.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience distribution manager to join a fantastic team in the distribution of luxury goods.Import - Export Manager - DutiesControl inward IPR shipments, ensuring correct customs procedures are used Goods receipt and 100% quality check inward products within 24 hours of their arrivalImport/ Export and shipment.Manage the distribution team to ensure orders are delivered to a high standard (product and packaging), safely and on timeUpdate and manage aspects of the Production ReportManage in house corporate personalizing and engraving schedule Goods ReceiptTrack and chase inward shipments from suppliers, escalating issues where necessary to ensure shipments arrive on timeEnsure all workshop shipments are passed on to workshop team for QC and labelling before storingUpdate and Disseminate a Day-End Report to all relevant staff on all goods in and goods out Stock ControlEnsure stock items are protected and stored appropriately, and the warehouse is always kept neat and orderlyRecord all stock movements; track and control samples including high value and bespoke items e.g., silverware and samplesPerform quarterly stock takes, investigate any differences and report resultsRun and update monthly stock reports including bespoke itemsControl movement of toolingEnsure project stock is labelled and stored safelyEnsure finished project components are stored safelyTake full control of warehouse so it is a ‘closed system’ – products/components can only go in/out through yourselfEnsure all issues are reported/logged, be it supplier, quality, internal or courier Goods DespatchProvide accurate and timely delivery quotes to sales team identifying different options and costs, including allowances for duties and taxesControl outward shipments of IPR shipments ensuring all documentation is logged for quarterly reviewOrganise and schedule sales order deliveries ensuring all details are correct, and for overseas deliveries paperwork is complete and accurate including commercial invoices, packing lists, ATRs and any other specific requirementsEnsure deliveries reach their destinations; keep tracking from collection to delivery to clientImport - Export Manager - What we are looking forAbility to develop and mentor Distribution Team staffHighly experienced in customs, imports and exportsProven stock management experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to use and improve internal systems, including procedures and controlsEffective negotiation and influencing skillsKnowledge and appreciation of luxury productsStrong IT skills and knowledgeFull, clean driving license is an essential requirementHealth and safety awareness Personality & AttributesAmbitious, driven and motivatedExcellent attention to detailDesire to deliver a world class serviceFlexible and forward thinkingAdaptable and ability to multitaskStrong leader and team playerImport - Export Manager - What's in it for you?Company bonus schemePrivate healthcareAuto-enrolment pension schemeSalary sacrifice electric vehicle leasing schemeOccasional access to complimentary tickets and hospitality at sporting events and industry events and dinners