Customs Specialist

Bertelsmann; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 22 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Arvato is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Compliance Clerk at our Hams Hall site. The role involves managing documentation for import/export, preparing customs declarations, and ensuring compliance with evolving legislation. You will coordinate with carriers, customers, and authorities to keep shipments moving on time.

Ideal candidates have proven customs experience, strong IT and communication skills, and a high level of initiative to resolve issues in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in a customs role.
• Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on service quality.
• Proactive problem solving and issue resolution.
• Excellent oral and written communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and customs/logistics software.

Responsabilidades

• Documentation management for import, export, and transit of goods under customs supervision.
• Collect data, prepare, and process customs declarations in line with regulations.
• Identify deviations from customs legislation and ensure compliance with laws.
• Oversee goods traffic and ensure shipments are processed efficiently and on time.
• Support audits and inspections by customs authorities and internal teams.
• Engage with carriers, customers, customs authorities, and internal colleagues at all levels.

Conhecimentos

Customs experience

Customer focus

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Administration

Initiative

IT skills

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Location: Hams Hall

Hours: 40hours Monday - Friday

• 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 any 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.

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.

Additional Information

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