Customs Coordinator

Streamline Search; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in the Freight and Logistics industry is seeking a proactive Customs Coordinator in Tilbury. This role involves managing import clearances, liaising with clients and compliance with customs procedures, offering a competitive salary package and benefits.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Company pension

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in freight forwarding.
• Experience in processing entries using CDS.
• Confidence in navigating HMRC's online tariffs.
• Knowledge of FTA and customs commodity codes.

Responsibilities

• Arranging import clearances for key clients.
• Liaising with customers and suppliers for information.
• Guiding customers on customs procedures and import requirements.
• Raising Duty and VAT invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Knowledge of customs procedures

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

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Customs Coordinator - Job Profile

Streamline Search is recruiting on behalf of our client, a company established for nearly 50 years with extensive experience in the Freight and Logistics industry. Based in Tilbury, at the heart of the shipping industry in the Southeast, they handle import and export cargos via multimodal means—Air, Sea, Road & Rail.

They are seeking a proactive Customs Clearance Specialist with experience (or the ability to learn) across all modes of transport to join their dynamic team.

Customs Coordinator - Job Requirements

• At least two years of experience working for a small to medium-sized freight forwarder.
• Experience in processing and completing entries using CDS, including deep-sea ocean freight or European road freight clearances.
• Confidence in navigating HMRC's online tariffs with a solid understanding of customs commodity codes and procedures.
• Knowledge of FTA, Origin, and Preference.
• Experience with CNS and Destin8; CCS-UK experience is advantageous but not essential. The forwarding software used is Multi-freight.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly personality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Customs Coordinator - Job Responsibilities

• Arranging import clearances for key clients, ensuring prompt processing to maintain high service standards.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors to obtain and provide necessary information for customs clearances, adhering to HMRC guidelines.
• Guiding customers on importing goods into the UK, including advice on commodity codes, customs procedures, and import requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with standards set by an AEO-accredited freight forwarder.
• Raising invoices, including Duty and VAT invoices, and providing manual calculations of taxes when required.

Customs Coordinator - Job Remunerations

• Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
• Onsite parking
• Company pension

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy, and by applying, you consent to the processing of your data and contact regarding this application.