Wine Shipping Project Manager - West Drayton

Crozier Fine Arts specialises in the global transport and storage of prestige alcohol, offering unparalleled services to our valued clients. We pride ourselves on our expertise and commitment to ensuring that high-value wine and spirits reach their destinations in perfect condition.

We are currently seeking a Wine Shipping Project Manager to join our dynamic team based in West Drayton, West London. This role is essential in coordinating the international shipping of fine wine and other high-end alcohol, requiring a meticulous approach and strong shipping expertise.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of international shipping regulations, exceptional organisational skills as well as experience with preparing and processing necessary documentation for shipping, including customs declarations, invoices, and permits. Although not essential, experience with shipping alcohol would be extremely advantageous

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

• Being the main liaison between Crozier, our client and third-party shippers to manage and organise all wine shipping activities both domestically and internationally. Build relationships both internally and externally.
• Aligned communication with other Crozier facilities, third party shippers and our client to ensure chain of custody and compliance are maintained at all times.
• Plan, schedule and monitor shipping activities both domestically and internationally.
• Develop SOP’s, KPI’s in line with business requirements and report to both Crozier and client management teams.
• Coordination and management of all customs matters related to wine shipping.
• Ensure the seamless flow of activity during busy periods. This will include resource planning, organisation of stock, communicating with shippers and clients to ensure a seamless end to end service and total customer satisfaction.
• Communicate and work closely with the wider Crozier business to ensure compliance with under bond stock, HMRC reporting and resource requirements.
• Able to work under pressure fulfilling multiple deadlines simultaneously, with a high degree of organisation with ability to multitask, prioritise, and follow up promptly with multiple parties.
• Maintain all aspects of Safety & Security at all times.

SKILLS

• Shipping experience is essential
• Experience working in fine wine logistics, advantageous
• Self-motivated and use of your own initiative.
• Highly Organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong IT Skills (G Suite, eCustoms, EMCS).
• Experience of working in an excise approved warehouse environment and using inventory management systems.
• Ability to communicate at all levels including fluent spoken and written English. (French advantageous)
• Strong ability and experience of people management.
• Desire to learn and take on new challenges.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an ever-evolving global organisation focused on transformation and innovation
• A support system where you have a safe place to voice your opinion, share feedback, and be your true authentic self
• Global connectivity to learn from teammates who share your passion for art.
• Competitive Total Reward offerings to support your career at Iron Mountain, family, personal wellness, financial wellbeing, and retirement
• Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, bring your best self to work.