Logistics Compliance Executive

Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF

About Central Functions

Central Functions is an integral part of our business, comprised of dedicated teams and individuals who keep our entire operation running smoothly. They make sure everyone gets paid on time, materials are sourced and delivered promptly, legal obligations are met, and our health, safety, and security are top-level. 

About the Logistics Team and the Role

The Procurement and Supply Chain team are responsible for the processes and materials behind the manufacture and distribution of the goods that THG creates and sells. The work the team does is critical in ensuring the business is competitive in the market.

Reporting to the Logistics Compliance Manager, the Logistics Compliance Executive will ensure that we comply with all the relevant regulations relating to customs documentation so that we can dispatch our products, which range from health and beauty to sports nutrition and electrical equipment to customers swiftly and in accordance with local requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate and advise the business on Tariff Classification of goods, which determines duties payable, cost savings and any restrictions on the import or export of goods.
• Investigate and advise the business on logistical and customs related requirements for entering new markets.
• Organising EHC, COFS, COO and EUR1 where these are required and liaising with the logistics booking team to ensure goods exported from have all the necessary approvals prior to departure.
• Complete and file customs documentation including but not limited to Certificate of Origin, EUR1, Commercial Invoice etc.
• Ad - hoc Project work in line with current business demands e.g. product classification projects, duty calculation, origin determination and market entry requirements.
• Support the business with new market entry requirements
• Improve current export compliance processes

Requirements:

• Very good understanding of customs regulations
• Experience in import/export compliance for food products (POAO)
• Experience with the issuance of preference documents i.e. Certificate of Origin and EUR1/ tariff code classification / Inward Processing Relief (IPR)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage team that are processing large amount of admin related tasks in efficient manner
• Good problem solving skills to aid in market entry queries and process improvement
• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances

Benefits:

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.