Import, Export, Logistics and Customs Lead

This role will be accountable for all aspects of logistics, including import, export and customs requirements of our international supply chain. This role will manage the sourcing and commercial agreements with logistics partners as well as the operational execution of deliveries, ensuring customs compliant and cost-effective delivery of parts and finished goods.

• Managing complex export, import and clearance requirements, including advising on trade compliance and control regulations.
• Negotiating commercial agreements with logistics providers
  • Agreeing pricing and commercial frameworks for delivery (primarily sea freight but air and road transport is also used).
  • Liaising with component suppliers to coordinate the collection / delivery of parts, ensuring parts are delivered on time as required.
  • Maintaining accurate records of import / export as needed to ensure compliance can be evidenced.
• Managing logistics support for demonstration seats to customers and trade shows under the Carnet export process.
• Review and agree appropriate incoterms for each supplier and Commodity Codes for parts.
• Working alongside Material Planners to build a robust supply chain process to ensure parts are available as required.
• Build effective relationships with Production and Sales colleagues to ensue, if needed, Logistics support is available for supply of After-Sales and Finished Goods to customers globally.

• Demonstrable experience in an international logistics lead role, advising on import, export and customs queries
• Excellent knowledge of Commodity Codes and the Carnet export process, and a commitment to maintaining up to date knowledge of legislative changes.
• A clear understanding of Incoterms as used in international trade
• Experience supporting an international supply chain.
• CLT membership would be advantageous, but not essential.

Founded in 2015, Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd has grown rapidly to become a leading aircraft seating OEM, with operations in the UK, Malaysia and China.   We seek excellence at every step, from conception to delivery and beyond.

We believe form, function, innovation, sustainability, and the best possible passenger experience are all mutual cornerstones of success when putting pen to paper on a new design and delivering to our airline customers.

Along with our proven record of delivering large and small scale OEM and airline retrofit programs to some of the biggest names in the industry, we are committed to bringing the highest quality seating and unparalleled service to our customers.

• Pension – up to 8% contribution (4% Employee/ 4% Employer)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off on or around your birthday
• Christmas shut down
• Refer a friend scheme
• Long Service Award
• Agile working – flexibility around start and finish times in line with our policy
• Early finish on a Friday
• Training and development – Support, coaching and guidance from a team of industry leading renowned specialists
• Generous Family Friendly Benefits
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• SimplyHealth – helps cover every day healthcare costs such as eye tests and dental check ups, as well as providing mental health support and access to GP services
• Social events throughout the year
• Free on-site parking