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Import Operations Manager

Lidl GB
Job LocationLondon
EducationNot Mentioned
Salary£42,000 - £53,000 per annum
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

We are looking for an Import Operations Manager to join our growing Customs and Import department! Import processes are an increasingly challenging part of our business and we are looking for an experienced and capable person to join our management team. Your role will be to lead a quickly growing Import team, establishing and refining business processes, working closely with our Customs function and building relations with various partners and stakeholders. This will be a fast paced, dynamic position where you’ll need to take a pragmatic approach to solving problems to ensure our imported products get on to the shelf in Lidl stores, all around the country.If you thrive in fast-paced and exciting environments, enjoy dealing with complex challenges and have a strong background in running Import operations, this could be the role for you!Please note that this role might require shift hours where you may work evening or early mornings. This will be discussed at the phone interview stage of the process.What youll do

  • Managing and guiding the day to day activities of the Import Administration team
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Building the necessary controls and processes around our SAP based Import systems
  • Planning and managing multiple complex projects in a deadline-driven environment
  • Understanding the objectives and the impact of projects on the business and driving solutions to business critical issues
  • Escalating key issues to leadership proactively and in a timely manner
  • Developing, implementing, and optimising departmental strategy, processes, systems, policies and standards
  • Support the Head of department and Customs Manager in building an in-house function that effectively and efficiently brings shipments into the country
  • Recruit, train and coach additional staff
  • Providing regular status update reports to Directors
    • What youll need
  • Extensive knowledge of import processes from third countries, in particular you will need a clear understanding of the variety of documentation needed to import food and non-food items
  • Powerful influencing and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with employees across all levels of the business
  • Strong project management skills to be able to work collaboratively with a range of business departments to complete a project successfully
  • In depth knowledge and experience of border processes and controls applicable to road and containerised shipments
  • Process focused with attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and suppliers at all levels
  • Previous management experience including recruiting and developing a team
  • Ability to understand and present complex issues clearly and concisely
  • Solid presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and analytical skills
  • German language skills are highly beneficial
    • What youll receiveThis isnt getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. Were proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £42,000 - £53,000 (depending on experience) with an additional non-contractual 10% London weighting, company car and a generous holiday allowance. Save for your future with our pension scheme, or save today with an in-store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.Please note your employment is conditional upon the Companys receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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