Customs Specialist

Baxter Freight Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing logistics firm as a Customs Specialist, where your expertise in customs operations will directly impact shipment efficiency and customer satisfaction. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with customs regulations and facilitating smooth operations. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, providing guidance on customs laws while enjoying a vibrant work culture that values your career development and work/life balance. The company offers a supportive environment with numerous perks, making it an ideal place to grow your career in logistics.

Benefits

Contributory pension with employer contribution

Life Assurance of 4 times basic salary

Enhanced Parental Leave

Regular social events

Free offsite parking

Coffee house with specialty drinks

Culture of internal promotion

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with customs procedures and import/export documentation is essential.
• Experience using e-customs declaration systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs operations and manage import/export documentation.
• Communicate with customs brokers and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Import/Export Documentation

Customs Procedures

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

2:1 degree classification in logistics or related field

Experience in freight or customs operational environment

Tools

CargoWise

Descartes

Conex

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

How does working for a rapidly growing business with a vibrant work culture, where you feel invested in and supported sound? We have therole for you.

As a Customs Specialist, you can enjoy the stability of a career in logistics and focus on your career development where work/life balance is valued and supported by a team that is rooting for your success.

The impact you will have

Your impact will be significant in ensuring smooth and compliant customs operations, directly influencing the efficiency of our shipments and customer satisfaction.

Overall, your role will be vital in maintaining compliance, operational efficiency, and customer trust in the company’s operations.

A typical day

This role serves as the first point of contact for all customs-related matters, working closely with our internal sales teams and external partners to gather the necessary customs information and ensure a seamless service for clients. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth and compliant customs processes, providing expert guidance on customs laws and regulations, and addressing any challenges that arise.

Additionally, you will ensure that international operational teams have the correct paperwork and customs set up for shipments entering and exiting the UK.

• Ensure all shipping documentation isaccurateandcomplete, including commercial invoices, CCI, packing lists, and certificates of origin, and promptly address any discrepancies withinternal teamsorexternal partners.
• Accurately enter and upload customs documents and data into internal systems, ensuringefficiencyandcompliance.
• Communicate directly with customsbrokers to obtain all necessary supporting paperwork for customs documentation.
• Verify that overseas clearance has been completed and confirm duty payments on all DDP shipments.
• Monitorandmanageimport & export documentation, ensuring timely submission to HMRC.
• Update stakeholderson import and export restrictions or any unforeseen charges.
• Ensurecompliance with customs regulations, including tariffs, duties, and taxes.
• Liaise with customs authorities toresolve issuesand ensure timely clearance.
• Work closely with colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Handle import/export customs declarations in strict compliance with UK and international regulations, including Import/Export Declarations, T1s, and T2s.
• Oversee all import and export clearances.
• Set up new customerswith logistics partners in the UK and Europe.
• CompleteAEO documentsand upload them to the internal system.
• Ensurefull compliancewith export and import administration regulations.

Is this role for you?

• 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent), preferably in logistics, supply chain, or a related field.
• OR
• Experience in a similar role within a freight or customs operational environment.
• Strong familiarity with import/export documentation and customs procedures.
• Knowledge of ATA Carnet, procedure codes, and T1s (advantageous).
• Experience using e-customs declaration systems such as CargoWise, Descartes, or Conex.
• Experience working with AI software (advantageous).
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.

What we’ll offer you

Besides being a great place to work with a lovely bunch of people (well, we think so anyway!) here is what we have to offer you:

• Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life Assurance of 4 times basic salary on commencement of employment
• Family focused: Up to 8 weeks paid Enhanced Parental Leave for new parents
• Monday – Friday, 9-5 pm inclusive of an hour’s lunch
• Charity top-up scheme
• Coffee house with 200 Degrees Coffee and Bird and Blend tea
• Free offsite parking a short walk away
• Short walk to local retail park
• Regular social events – netball matches, spa days, team parties
• Culture of internal promotion and progression