Customs Compliance & Logistics Specialist

Bertelsmann; World's End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hams Hall is the focal point for an authoritative Customs Compliance Officer role. You will manage documentation for import, export, and transit under customs supervision, and prepare and process declarations in line with regulations.

Coordination with carriers, customers and authorities, plus internal teams, will be essential to ensure timely shipments and full compliance. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise in a

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in a customs role, preferably in a bonded warehouse or logistics environment.
• Customer-Oriented: Strong client and customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to providing high-quality service.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and resolving them efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Prioritization: Strong ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Administration: Excellent administrative skills with great attention to detail.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary.
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using customs or logistics-related software.

Responsibilities

• Documentation Management: Accurately manage and check processes and documents related to the import, export, and transit of goods under customs supervision.
• Customs Declarations: Collect data, prepare, and process customs declarations in accordance with applicable customs regulations and internal procedures.
• Compliance & Legislation: Identify deviations from customs legislation, discuss with relevant stakeholders, and ensure full compliance with current laws.
• Goods Traffic: Manage the flow of international goods, ensuring that all shipments are processed efficiently and on time.
• Audits & Inspections: Support physical checks and audits by customs authorities and internal teams to maintain compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and collaborate with external parties such as carriers, customers, and customs authorities, as well as internal colleagues across all levels of the business.

Skills

Customs compliance

Documentation management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

IT proficiency

Time management

Initiative

Tools

MS Office

Customs software

ERP systems

Job description

Hams Hall is the focal point for an authoritative Customs Compliance Officer role. You will manage documentation for import, export, and transit under customs supervision, and prepare and process declarations in line with regulations.

Coordination with carriers, customers and authorities, plus internal teams, will be essential to ensure timely shipments and full compliance. The position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong IT skills and the ability to prioritise in a