Corporate Logistics Manager

Job Description

In a nutshell, youll make sure that Aldi products get from the suppliers through to our distribution sites across the country, to keep pace with our amazing growth.This is about looking at the strategy to make sure every stage of the supply chain, right back to the source, works effectively. So you could be dealing with a supplier in Spain one week and Slough the next. Youll be trusted, encouraged and motivated to own an area of the supply chain and make the right decisions. It can be demanding, challenging and fast-paced. But if youre ready to apply yourself and keep improving, it can be hugely rewarding, too.We do things our own way at Aldi. But whatever were doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, were opening new stores at lightning speed. And without our Corporate Logistics team, thered simply be no products in those stores.Department Overview:Be responsible for the setting up of a Customs and Excise team and subsequent management thereafter of all transactions for the Aldi supply chainIn addition to developing and managing a Customs & Excise Team, the Customs Manager plays a vital role within the Corporate Buying Department. You will be responsible for leading a strong internal team and ensure constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of all levelsKey Responsibilities:• In this role, you will be involved in the management for the completion of assorted HMRC Customs & Excise declarations and assisting the business to ensure it is legally compliant with HMRC Customs & Excise regulations• You will lead a team whilst keeping focus on key goals and objectives, working collaboratively to deliver success • Ensure relevant Customs & Excise HMRC returns are met • Monitor HMRC deferment account and associated guarantee levels • Provide support to the team on difficult HTS code classifications (using GIRs)• Be Buying department facing, supporting in Customs & Excise training to internal colleagues, explaining and engaging • Keep abreast of changes in legislation • Be proactive, plan ahead, anticipate and manage risks • Develop and review documented procedures and training material • Work through issues as they evolve with pace • Build effective and collaborative relationships and networks, both internal and external Ensure team are multi skilled and ensure sufficient cover during regulatory deadlines • Develop talent providing training to improve knowledge, skills and competencies • Drive a positive team culture and develop behaviours • Encourage the team and peers to generate new ideas • Spot opportunities, define solutions and create a clear action plan • Respond to technical queries from internal and external business partnersPersonal Attributes:• 2.1 degree or equivalent level qualification• Highly experienced in Customs and Excise• Team management experience• Strong communicator• Experience of management of 3PL• An customs based qualifications would be desirable