Import Solutions Manager

Import Solutions Manager York, England

Nestle
Full Time York, England 35000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Business area: Nestle UK & I
job Title: Import Solutions Manager – Maternity Cover (12 months)
Location: York
Salary: Circa £35,0000 basic plus other fantastic benefits for 12 Month Maternity Cover


Although this is a Full-Time temporary opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.

Position Summary


We have an excellent opportunity to join the Supply Chain team at York as an Import Solutions Manager overseeing a team of shippers and taking on responsibility for smooth flow of stock from rest of the world into the UK.

Nestlé SA is the world’s leading health, wellness and nutrition company, with over seven thousand employees in the UK and Ireland alone across the 19 sites of all our business. We are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestle relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

A day in the life of Import Solutions Manager

As the Import Solutions Manager you will be responsible for ensuring all customs and regulatory processes are followed and understood to successfully allow stock to flow smoothly between rest of the world and UK whilst ensuring compliance with all UK legislation. You will also plan and support the development and training of the team to ensure a best in class, sustainable, value adding function.
  • To be the lead operational contact for all relevant categories/companies for the customs and regulatory compliance for ROW-UK stock movements (including direct to customers and consumers).
  • To develop, lead and coach the team, ensuring adherence to best practice and driving a customer service mindset whilst also managing the annual people process and people agenda for the Imports team.
  • Understand communication and information flow between Port Health, APHA, HMRC, DEFRA and all other relevant authorities to ensure Nestle's compliance with all UK importing requirements.
  • Ensure the team and the customs brokers provide and record accurate and timely documentation / customs clearance to allow the smooth importation and delivery to the relevant UK destination
  • Secure new carriers for lanes, negotiate new rates and spot rates in line with demand from the Markets not covered by THUB
  • To own management of all market GSIs (General Shipping Instructions), reviewing any relevant updates and ensuring the team and all key stakeholders recognise the requirements and that they are updated and distributed to the relevant markets.
  • To focus on reducing Detention and Demurrage charges year on year as a result of process inefficiencies to deliver significant cost saving for the categories.
  • Work with key importing carriers/hauliers to maximise service and cost for the Categories. By ensuring adherence to key KPIs and Matrices which should be reviewed in periodic reviews to drive accountability as well as best in class for our customers.
  • Implement Target Operating Model

What will make you successful

We are looking for someone that is comfortable leading a team as well as working with stakeholders both internally and externally. The successful candidate will ideally have a background in logistics or DSP and can demonstrate knowledge of international trade practices and procedure.


  • Proven ability to lead and develop others
  • A customer service mindset
  • Knowledge of Windows systems and preferably SAP
  • Experience of international shipping and BREXIT legislation would be beneficial
  • Experience of transport buying would be beneficial
This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team, in what will be a challenging role. In return, we will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed in this role.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

Job advert closing date 26 July 2023


We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)


We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Import Solutions Manager
Nestle

www.nestle.co.uk
Gatwick, United Kingdom
Mark Schneider
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
1867
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