Import Administrator

Position Overview: We have an exciting opportunity for an Import Administrator to join our Supply Chain team here at our Head Office in South Shields. You will provide day-to-day, office-based support to the business to ensure the smooth flow of goods into the Barbour Warehouses, providing customs clearance to freight partners and couriers, checking supplier documentation, as well as determining product commodity codes and validating freight partner invoices. *The role is based at head office in South Shields and the expectation is 4 days in the office and 1 day of home-working. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Validate freight partner invoices against an agreed rate card and payment terms. Raise invoice disputes, as and when they arise, and follow through to resolution. Provide import customs clearance instructions to freight partners and couriers. Supplier document management - giving consideration to preference statements and certificates. Seasonal Commodity Code evaluation, publication to the relevant parties, ERP update and maintenance. Undertake any other reasonable activities as required by senior management. Skills and Experience: GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent. Experience of working within an Import or Export department. Textile / clothing background desirable. Knowledge of Commodity Codes - how to evaluate and determine them. Basic Information Technology skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Knowledge of Import Documentation. Experience of using an ERP system desirable. Positive "Can Do" attitude. Attention to detail and accuracy. Team player, hard worker, reliable and organised. Benefits: Discretionary Company bonus scheme Staff Discount Staff Shop Healthcare Cash Plan 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays Access to training and development activities to support your career development Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen Operate hybrid & flexible working 4pm finish on a Friday Wellbeing support Refer a friend bonus scheme Reward & Recognition Program Length of service rewards Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.