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We are actively looking to engage shipping, logistics & distribution professionals with a passion for shipping and freight forwarding for a new role as a Shipping Manager in Chesterfield, Derbyshire! The role will be near Chesterfield on a hybrid basis of 3 days per week. Client Details Our client is a market-leading producer of high-end manufactured products distributed across the UK and worldwide. You will be joining a fast-paced environment in a production and distribution logistics hub with circa 150 colleagues across warehousing, despatch and production. The business is a growing SME business dedicated to bespoke UK manufacturing based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Job Description As a Shipping Manager you will report in to the Supply Chain Director on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Chesterfield office: * Ensuring the full end-to-end delivery of all goods internationally via air, sea and road import and export. This includes all raw materials to our various production lines across EU, UK, US and Australia - alongside the shipping of finished manufactured goods - all through 3rd party shipping providers. * Negotiating shipping rates and managing carrier performance on a review basis. * Providing shipments that are delivered OTIF, across a variety of INCO Terms and within a cost effective manner. * Managing a small team responsible for export and import documentation and sub-contracted customs clearance - such as export paperwork, basic dual use licensing and dangerous Goods documentation / labelling. * Working with the Chamber of Commerce to obtain export documentation and managing Letters of Credit requirements. * Ensuring all regulatory customs compliance is controlled for our manufacturing division, including import & export customs formalities including tax & duty requirements. * Ensure full compliance within the UK customs regulations & HMRC guidance for all freight activities - including The Windsor Framework for NI & ROI. * Review, audit and analyse customs declaration completed by our brokers ensuring accurate tariff classification, origin determination and valuation of goods. * Facilitate and manage any external audits conducted by regulatory authorities. * Assign and verify HS tariff codes for all products. * Ensure compliance with VAT & Duty requirements. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have an expansive background in international import and export within the shipping, freight & logistics industry. The ideal Shipping Manager will have the following skills and experience: * 4+ year's experience in international shipping, import, export and/or distribution logistics * Experience managing multi-modal shipping processes and partners (air, sea, road freight) * Experience within manufacturing import and export is preferable * Commutable to Chesterfield * Familiar with commodities codes and their application * Desirable experience of customs compliance such as AEO, Export Licensing, Letter of Credit Documentation, VAT & Duties, etc. * Experience of CDS customs system is advantageous - but not essential * Knowledge of INCOTerms & Export Licensing is advantageous What's On Offer? * £42,500-£53,700 * 32 days annual leave * Company managerial bonus (uncapped in line with company profits) * Comprehensive company benefits account. * High-end training & development and large opportunities to progress