Customs Coordinator

Red Recruits; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Customs Coordinator to enhance their Logistics Team at Heathrow. In this pivotal role, you will ensure timely clearance of goods by managing customs import/export activities and maintaining compliance with UK HMRC regulations. You will work closely with the Customs Manager to support business development and improve efficiencies in customer workflows. If you have a passion for customs compliance and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to grow within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Imports/Exports and Customs Compliance.
• Experience in logistics or haulage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Customs Manager with compliance and operational activities.
• Complete customs import/export declarations and invoicing.
• Maintain communication with sales teams and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of customs requirements

Working knowledge of the CDS system

HMRC amendment and reclaim experience

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Tools

Descartes

Microsoft Office

Job description

Due to company growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Customs Coordinator to join our clients Logistics Team at their Heathrow branch.

As Customs Coordinator you will assist in areas of customs, directing and supporting multiple parties to ensure timely clearance of goods.

Customs Coordinator duties include:

• Assist the Customs Manager in the execution of their duties to support the Head of Customs compliance and Managing Director's vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
• Understand and execute the department's vision of good business development in order to successfully move Customs products.
• Complete all Customs Import activities correctly and on time including financial, legal and invoicing transactions.
• Correctly complete all customs import/export CDS declarations in line with UK HMRC regulations.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed on time.
• Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to line manager.
• Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on customer entries and submit reports to line manager weekly.
• Always maintain and utilise the operational system, Descartes.
• Ensure all Import Duties/VAT is charged correctly upon invoicing and collect any monies due in line with SOPs.
• Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments.
• Always work compliantly within the confines of Company SOP.
• Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager.
• Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control.
• Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format.
• Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager.
• Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager.
• Before release, ensure all goods are approved for delivery via accounts and/or line manager.
• Accurately complete all invoicing within 48 hours of activity.
• Ensure insurances are charged correctly and any insurance claims are handed to line manager without delay.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports.
• Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports.
• HMRC amendment and reclaim experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft software especially Excel.
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

We're keen to speak to Customs professionals with at least 2 years' experience of Imports/Exports, Customs Compliance and regulations. Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage and knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF would be an advantage but is not essential.

In return, the successful Customs Coordinator will be offered up to £30,000, in line with skills and experience.

Contact us today.

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0203 906 6020