Customs Coordinator

Get Staff; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a Customs Coordinator to enhance customs operations. This role involves ensuring compliance with customs regulations, managing declarations, and supporting the Customs Manager. You'll work closely with internal teams and external partners, maintaining excellent relationships and delivering outstanding service. If you have a strong background in customs compliance and a passion for logistics, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Excellent Progression Opportunities

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Exports/Imports and Customs Compliance.
• Strong understanding of UK & EU import requirements and customs formalities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing customs strategy and ensure efficient customs product movement.
• Complete all customs declarations accurately and on time.

Skills

Exports/Imports Experience

Customs Compliance & Regulations Knowledge

UK & EU Import Requirements

CDS System Familiarity

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Job description

Customs Coordinator Manchester GBP26,000-GBP28,000

Customs Coordinator Package Overview:

• GBP26,000-GBP28,000
• Full-Time, Permanent Hours of Work (8.30am-5.30pm)
• Excellent Progression and Training Opportunities
• Location: Manchester Area

Company Overview - Customs Coordinator

Our client is a forward-thinking leader in logistics, with a vision of enhancing competitiveness and profitability. They are looking to hire a Customs Coordinator to assist in the execution of customs operations, supporting the Head of Customs Compliance and Managing Director in their mission. This company is known for its commitment to continuous improvement and efficient business development.

As a Customs Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth and compliant customs processes, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver excellent service to clients.

Customs Coordinator Role and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Customs Manager: Assist in implementing the vision and strategy of the department, ensuring efficient customs product movement.
• Declarations Management: Complete all ENS, Safety, and Security declarations accurately and on time, including financial, legal, and invoicing transactions.
• Compliance and Accuracy: Ensure all customs declaration forms are compliant with regulations and completed correctly.
• Operational Timeliness: Guarantee all operational activities are completed on time and report any amendments to the customs declaration forms promptly to your line manager.
• Spot Checks & Reporting: Conduct ad-hoc spot checks on customer entries and submit weekly reports to the line manager.
• System Management: Maintain and utilize the operational system effectively, ensuring all tasks are recorded and up-to-date.
• Clearance Instructions: Ensure accurate completion of clearance instructions from third parties.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Adhere to SOPs for the department at all times, ensuring consistent, high-quality service.
• Customer & Inter-Departmental Relations: Maintain excellent relationships with customers and other departments, providing regular feedback to the line manager.
• Compliance Tasks: Support the Customs Manager with compliance-related tasks for the customs product.
• Efficiency Improvements: Work with the line manager to implement improvements in customer workflow and operational efficiency.
• Reporting & Invoicing: Ensure reports are generated within deadlines and invoicing is completed within 48 hours of activity.

Customs Coordinator Skills and Experience:

• Experience: At least 2 years of working experience in Exports/Imports and Customs Compliance & Regulations.
• Knowledge of Customs Requirements: Strong understanding of UK & EU import requirements and customs formalities.
• Desirable Experience: Experience in road transport, logistics, or haulage (desirable but not essential).
• System Knowledge: Familiarity with the CDS system for both imports and exports.
• Transit Procedures: Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (desirable but not essential).
• HMRC Amendments: Experience with HMRC amendments and reclaims.
• Software Proficiency: Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and other MS packages.
• Organisational Skills: Strong ability to prioritise, organise workloads, and ensure attention to detail.
• Team Player & Independent Worker: Able to work independently while also contributing to a team environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends based on workload.

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