Customs Accounts and Project Supervisor

WR Logistics; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Customs Accounts and Project Coordinator to join their Customs and Trade department in Preston. The ideal candidate will have extensive customs knowledge and experience in customer management, offering consultancy and project planning to clients. This full-time role includes hybrid working options and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Fully funded Healthcare Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

21 Days Holiday + 8 banks - increasing with service

Statutory pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience with UK/Ireland based Freight Forwarder or Customs Broker.
• Knowledge of HMRC compliance and regulation.
• Experience in customer account management.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers and provide customs consultancy.
• Manage key accounts and ensure excellent customer service.
• Create and present bids and proposals to clients.

Skills

Customs knowledge

Customer service

Project planning

Leadership

Tools

CDS

Destin8

TSS

CNS

Pentant

CCS

Job description

Are you an expert in Customs, looking to take the next step in your career into client and project management? This role could be right for you!

My client is looking to take on an enthusiastic Customs Accounts and Project Coordinator to join their Customs and Trade department in Preston. The right candidate will have excellent customs knowledge and experience dealing with Customers and Accounts.

Work Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday (Hybrid Working)

• Fully funded Healthcare Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working
• 21 Days Holiday + 8 banks - increasing with service
• Statutory pension scheme
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers and provide excellent customs and trade consultancy and support.
• Develop and deliver solutions and recommendations for customers customs requirements.
• Create and present bids and proposals to new clients.
• Manage key accounts and provide excellent customer service.
• Provide strong leadership and expertise to the wider team.
• Represent the business at Trade shows, Webinars and Conferences.

Requirements:

• Excellent Customs knowledge and experience for a UK/Ireland Based Freight Forwarder, Customs Broker or Transport Company.
• Previous experience working with customs software, such as: CDS, Destin8, TSS, CNS, Pentant, or CCS is desirable.
• Knowledge of HMRC compliance and regulation.
• Experience dealing with customers and accounts and planning projects is desirable.

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.