Import and Export Officer

Adecco; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging industry is seeking a Customs Compliance Officer in Wrexham. This role is crucial in ensuring the lawful movement of trade operations, navigating complex customs regulations, and building relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, as well as comprehensive knowledge of customs procedures and trade agreements.

Benefits

Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Performance-based bonus

Qualifications

• Strong track record of obtaining customs approvals.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with a results-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customs regulations and facilitate trade operations.
• Communicate with stakeholders and respond to customs inquiries.
• Apply for customs simplifications on behalf of traders.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Abilities

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS-Office

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In an era marked by globalisation and the relentless flow of goods across borders, our client, a leading company in the packaging industry, is seeking a skilled Customs Compliance Officer to ensure the smooth and lawful movement of their trade operations. As a pivotal figure in the organisation's international trade process, you will play a vital role in upholding complex regulatory frameworks and facilitating seamless trade activities.

Responsibilities:

• Interpersonal Communication & Relationship Proficiency: You will effectively communicate with various stakeholders, from government officials to corporate teams and suppliers, building strong relationships along the way.
• Regulatory Expertise: Your profound understanding of customs regulations, trade agreements, and tariff systems will enable you to navigate the intricacies of international trade law.
• Attention to Detail: Your exceptional precision in scrutinising documents and processes will ensure that all trade activities meet regulatory standards.
• Analytical Abilities: Your capacity to interpret complex regulations and analyse trade data will be crucial in making informed decisions and optimising compliance strategies.
• Customs Application: You will identify and apply for customs simplifications on behalf of traders, including Inward/Outward Processing, Customs Warehousing, Approved Exporter, Duty Deferment, Returned Goods Relief, and VAT postponed accounting.
• Respond to Customs related enquiries: You will address inquiries pertaining to commodity coding, trade preference, duties, valuation, and customs transit.
• HMRC & VAT working knowledge: You will possess critical knowledge and compliance with HMRC and VAT practises, keeping them aligned with current legislation and regulations through continuous professional development.

Competencies, Qualifications, working knowledge:

• Strong track record of successfully obtaining customs approvals on behalf of traders.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight and demanding deadlines.
• Thorough understanding of the market, key players, and product knowledge.
• A resilient self-starter with a strong focus on results.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Ambitious and highly motivated.
• Working knowledge of MS-Office and sales support functions.

Specific Knowledge:

• Customs warehousing
• UK - EU Trade & Cooperation Agreement
• GB/NI Trade Protocols
• Trade preference
• Incoterms
• Returned Good Relief
• Inward processing
• Outward Processing
• Deferment
• VAT postponed accounting
• Extensive knowledge of Tariff work, including classification
• Customs procedure Codes

Our client offers a range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Performance-based bonus depending on the profitability of the organisation.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our client's dynamic team and make an impact in the ever-evolving world of customs compliance. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.