Import/Export Manager

Key Responsibilities Import & Export Operations

• Manage end-to-end import and export processes across air, ocean, and road freight.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods while maintaining service level agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers.
• Oversee shipment planning, booking, tracking, and exception management.

Trade Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations (EU Customs Code, Irish Revenue, HMRC, FDA, etc.).
• Manage customs procedures, including import declarations, export declarations, tariff classification (HS codes).
• Maintain and oversee authorisations such as AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) and Inward Processing (IP) Bonded Warehousing.
• Ensure adherence to GDP or other industry-specific regulatory standards where applicable.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain relationships with logistics service providers, including freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, planning, QA, and finance teams.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and mitigate risks related to customs compliance and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead root cause analysis for delays, customs hold, and compliance issues.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Support internal and external audits.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the import/export team.
• Provide training on customs compliance and operational procedures.
• Ensure high levels of performance, accountability, and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of Logistics Management experience with Air freight.
• Strong understanding of logistics principles, practices, and technologies, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and trade compliance.
• Experience as a regulated agent and associated regulations.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proven experience managing freight providers.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• AEO certification experience.
• Knowledge of GDP requirements.
• Experience with bonded warehousing or special procedures (IP, OP).
• People management experience.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process.