Trade & Transport Import Export Assistant

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is a unique business with an unrivalled offering including multi-brand luxury online stores NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, and multi-brand fashion online stores YOOX and THE OUTNET, as well as numerous ONLINE FLAGSHIP STORES, all “Powered by YNAP”.

Uniquely positioned in the high growth online luxury sector, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP has an unrivalled client base of more than 3 million high-spending customers generating around 1 billion visits worldwide. The Group has offices and operations in the United States, Europe, Middle East, Japan, China and Hong Kong and delivers to more than 180 countries around the world.

Our global Operations team make it possible for us to offer worldwide shipping to more than 180 countries, including same-day delivery to New York, London and Milan, while providing a seamless shopping experience across mobile, tablet and desktop, with easy returns.

We have 9 distributions centres and 11 Customer Care centres who work with in 11 different languages and are available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Our Operations division are now seeking a talented Trade & Transport Import Export Assistant to join the Trade & Transport team.

Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: Our office in Landriano (Pavia)

Department Size: 30 (Approx.)

Reporting into: Trade & Transport Manager

Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

- Facilitate the seamless flow of inbound Stock Imports into both our UK and Italian Distribution centres, at the right cost and at the right time, whilst ensuring local customs compliance regulations are always adhered to.
- Liaise with suppliers, carriers, and vendors on a daily basis, checking all applicable documentation is in place and fully compliant for import and subsequent re-export to over 170 markets.
- Ensuring goods are restricted to relevant markets where necessary
- Accurate classification of goods using the Harmonised Tariff System.
- Anticipate, identify and resolve problems that could delay the release or movement of import or export shipments ensuring Government/Customs compliance is adhered to for all markets
- Provide clear and concise Import Clearance Instructions to Carriers
- Undertake regular audits of Import entries, ensuring 100% compliance with all customs formalities
- Process all urgent non-customer shipment requests through carrier software and create all relevant shipping documents.
- Identifying areas of risk within the supply chain and providing solutions to maintain compliance controls
- Check accuracy of carrier invoices
- Preparation of information and reporting for Trade and Transport management team
- Ensure good inter and intra team communication
- Coordinate logistics for stock shipments required at various global events

The type of person we are looking for:

- A strong organizer, efficient worker who is detail orientated and methodical
- Ability to multitask and prioritise heavy workload.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify problems, demonstrate use of initiative and implement appropriate solutions
- Excellent computer skills, essentially Excel, Outlook and Carrier software
- Knowledge of International Customs laws/regulations and export compliance policies, documentation and processes
- Understanding of AIR Export documentation and procedures
- Knowledge of Harmonised Tariff System, HMRC Customs Procedure Codes and revenue amendment policies
- Good understanding of Free Trade Agreements and duty relief procedures
- Logistics experience of main methods of transport (Air, road & sea)
- Full understanding of Incoterms
- Previous experience of Dangerous Goods, ATA Carnet and CITES protocols advantageous
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Experience Level: Entry level

Workplace Type: Hybrid