Flex
manufacturing
Import/ExportManager
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“Import/Export Manager at Flex. Skills: Import & Export Operations, Trade Compliance, Vendor Management. Manage end-to-end import and export processes. Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods”
Industry & Context.
Lead root cause analysis for delays, customs hold, and compliance issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, understanding of logistics principles, practices, and technologies, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and trade compliance, Experience as a regulated agent and associated regulations, Proven experience managing freight providers, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment, People management experience
Nice to Have
AEO certification experience, Knowledge of GDP requirements, Experience with bonded warehousing or special procedures (IP, OP)
What You'll Do.
Manage end-to-end import and export processes
Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of goods
Coordinate with freight forwarders
Oversee shipment planning
and exception management
Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations
Manage customs procedures
Maintain and oversee authorisations
Ensure adherence to GDP or other industry-specific regulatory standards
Manage relationships with logistics service providers
Conduct regular performance reviews and KPI tracking
Identify and mitigate risks related to customs compliance
Lead root cause analysis for delays
Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
Support internal and external audits
and develop the import/export team
Provide training on customs compliance
Ensure high levels of performance
and continuous development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, planning, QA, and finance teams; build relationships at all levels of the organization
Communication Scope
effectively communicate
Full Job Description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary The Import/Export Manager will play a key role in supporting commercial operations, coordinating logistics, adhering to trade compliance regulations, responding to finance queries and supporting import/export activities. Responsible for providing operational expertise to enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the department by establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships, liaising with operations, customers and carriers to ensure customer satisfaction and to deliver maximum advantage to the business. **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) * Inward Processing (IP) * Bonded Warehousing * Ensure adherence to GDP or other industry-specific regulatory standards where applicable. **Vendor & Stakeholder Management** * Manage relationships with logistics service providers, including freight forwarders and cus
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