Head of Transport and Customs

HUGO BOSS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 14,000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Head of Transport and Customs
HUGO BOSS UK Ltd. | London | United Kingdom | Full-time

Hugo Boss is a platform of two brands with two lifestyle stories, BOSS and HUGO.

BOSS: BOSS is for those who lead a self-determined life with style, passion, and purpose. The collections offer dynamic, modern designs to form a complete wardrobe for the inspirational BOSS of today.

HUGO: The HUGO collection is created for the rule-breakers who go their own way, offering denim to activewear with individuality and attitude.

As part of the senior team of a new division, this role will support the setup and management of inbound goods to the UK direct from supplier, customs/duties handling, and domestic transport. The role will require a close relationship with country management as well as HQ in Germany.

What you can expect:

The Head of Transport and Customs will be responsible for strategic management and planning for transportation and customs activities including but not limited to:

Strategic

• Managing all freight budgeting
• Relationship management of supplier/factory/Broker
• Coordinating inbound goods and transport
• Managing contracts
• Steering, managing and rolling out future-related projects

Inbound shipments

• Planning and coordinating with suppliers
• Modes of transports
• Coordination of transport
• Relationship management with freight forwarder
• SLA/KPI management
• Future transport tenders

Customs/Duties

• Customs regulation and compliance
• Broker relationship management

Domestic/last mile transport

• Planning and coordination with retail
• Coordination of transport
• Relationship management with freight forwarder
• SLA/KPI management
• Tenders

Your profile:

• Strong collaboration skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proven record of driving projects
• Experience in a management position in a Senior Transportation and/or Customs role within a freight forwarding or logistics environment
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including clothing and discount allowance and a blended and flexible working environment. We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.

About the company

Hugo Boss AG, often styled as BOSS, is a German luxury fashion house headquartered in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg.