Customs Specialist (import / export)

Location: Portsmouth  

Salary :Up to £40000 dependant on experience  

Hours of work : Full time Monday to Friday core working hours – 40 hours per week  

Duration: This is a permanent role to start immediately   

Dynamite recruitment is currently working in partnership with a very well established family ran business . Due to changes in legislation and due to the nature of their business our client is looking to recruit a customs clerk

As a Customs C/ warehouse stock management executive you will be reporting to Operations Managers, as well as working closely with warehouse management and your duties will  include:-  

• Working within a warehouse and logistics environment – focusing on customs clearance
• Managing the customs documentation for Air Sea and Land freight
• Ensuring that all import and export goods meet legislation and compliance
• Managing tax schemes which will be related to distribution and manufacturing in the Uk and worldwide
• Prepare & submit accurate customs declarations for EU or NON-EU customers
• Verify C88 document details such as the origin and customs codes into CDS
• Work with external warehousing partners and third-party transport providers to effectively manage the relationship and monitor performance to ensure the highest level of accuracy and efficient operating procedures are in place
• Partnering with senior management to assist in planning and managing workflows across the business
• Ensuring all customs clearance documents are obtained for compliance purposes
• Develop and manage a trade compliance reporting process for the business
• Maintain all customs paperwork, insuring the documentation is accurate and complete to ensure smooth operations
• Manage all operations queries regarding import/export
• Understand and double-check manufacturer & commercial invoices
• Partner with third parties, managing the relationship and monitoring performance to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Take ownership in internal and external compliance audits, liaising with partners to ensure compliance is maintained
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the Finance Director, Operations Director and senior leadership team

  The successful candidate will have the following attributes:-  

• Experience of working within a warehoused or logistics environment – managing customs
• Knowledge of multiple warehouse stock management is essential
• Previous expertise in customs warehousing requirements within international FMCG
• Experience working in freight forwarding/import/export
• Attention to detail essential
• Understanding of Customs Commodity Codes
• Customs clearance  and external customs audits
• Confident communication skills essential
• Experience with International freight - Air, Sea and Land and their regulations/compliance
• Excellent IT skills and familiar with all standard office software packages
• Will be adaptable to change
• Have strong communication skills

 
To be considered please submit your CV Immediately