Customs Brokerage Co-ordinator

BDP International; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Slough is seeking a Customs Processor to ensure compliance with import/export regulations and manage customs entries efficiently. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in import/export processes and familiarity with customs software such as Destin8 and CNS. Strong customer service skills and problem-solving abilities are essential for resolving issues with stakeholders including customers and Customs Officers.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in EU regulatory framework for Importing/Exporting required.
• Minimum 2 years general import/export experience required.
• Experience with customs software systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow.
• Process Ocean/Road/Air Import and Export customs entries.
• Verify documents for compliance and correctness.
• Liaise with customers regarding valuation and classification.

Skills

Knowledge of EU regulatory framework for Importing/Exporting

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Destin8

CNS

Sequoia system

Job description

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Responsible for day-to-day processing of customs entries ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations and AEO.

Ensuring timely and accurate Customs Clearance of shipments, within department KPIs.

Confidently discuss and resolve issues with customers and Customs Officers.

Essential Functions

• Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow
• Understand all elements of the import and export customs process
• Processing Ocean/Road/Air Import and Export customs entries
• Ensure accurate and timely data into our customs software system
• Verify documents received for import & export customs purposes are compliant and correct
• Ensure correct preference is applied to goods if applicable and that any relevant customs procedures and regimes such as IPR, OPR and CFSP are applied where necessary.
• Complete CVED and arrange for payment to be sent to Port Health where necessary
• Manage any Route 1, Route 3 or declaration release issues
• Liaise with customers regarding valuation, classification and preference issues where necessary taking into account AEO regulations
• Meet customs compliance targets, ongoing
• Escalate any challenges to CHB Senior team, when necessary

Other Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with CDS Cash Payments to HMRC where necessary
• Keep up to date on changes to regulatory environment

Authorities

• Authorised to perform responsibilities autonomously, using initiative to escalate any material impact to the business, as appropriate.
• Identify any opportunities for improvements in overall service quality and business safety.
Exemption Type Exempt (Salaried) Job Requirements

Job Description

Scope

Responsible for day-to-day processing of customs entries ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations and AEO.

Ensuring timely and accurate Customs Clearance of shipments, within department KPIs.

Confidently discuss and resolve issues with customers and Customs Officers.

Essential Functions

Ensure smooth and timely customs process flow

Understand all elements of the import and export customs process

Processing Ocean/Road/Air Import and Export customs entries

Ensure accurate and timely data into our customs software system

Verify documents received for import & export customs purposes are compliant and correct

Ensure correct preference is applied to goods if applicable and that any relevant customs procedures and regimes such as IPR, OPR and CFSP are applied where necessary.

Complete CVED and arrange for payment to be sent to Port Health where necessary

Manage any Route 1, Route 3 or declaration release issues

Liaise with customers regarding valuation, classification and preference issues where necessary taking into account AEO regulations

Meet customs compliance targets, ongoing

Escalate any challenges to CHB Senior team, when necessary

Other Responsibilities

Assisting customers with CDS Cash Payments to HMRC where necessary

Keep up to date on changes to regulatory environment

Potential shift work

Authorities

Authorised to perform responsibilities autonomously, using initiative to escalate any material impact to the business, as appropriate.

Identify any opportunities for improvements in overall service quality and business safety.

Exemption Type Exempt (Salaried) Job Requirements

Requirements:

Required -1 year experience in EU regulatory framework for Importing / exporting

Minimum 2 years general import/export experience

Experience using Destin8 & CNS preferred

Experience using Sequoia system preferred