Import Forwarding Clerk

A&S Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A&S Recruitment client in Felixstowe is recruiting an Import Forwarding Clerk to join the busy Import Department. You will manage import shipments from arrival through to final delivery, ensure customs compliance and deliver excellent customer service throughout the process.

Reporting to the Import Supervisor, you will handle duties such as processing shipments in CargoWise, completing customs entries via CDS, arranging deliveries, and managing bills of lading, duty and VAT administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' customs clearance/import forwarding experience.
• Good understanding of customs procedures and bills of lading.
• Knowledge of CargoWise and CDS advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing import shipments and maintaining accurate job files using CargoWise.
• Completing customs entries via CDS and ensuring timely customs clearance.
• Arranging deliveries and liaising with shipping lines, hauliers and customers.
• Managing bills of lading, releases and arrival notices.
• Handling duty, VAT and deferment account administration.
• Completing IPAFFS, GMR and other regulatory documentation.
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving operational issues.

Skills

Customs clearance

Import forwarding

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communications

Tools

CargoWise

CDS

Job description

Import Forwarding Clerk

c£32,000

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Import Forwarding Clerk to join their busy Import Department in Felixstowe.

Working alongside the Import Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing import shipments from arrival through to final delivery, ensuring customs compliance and providing excellent customer service throughout the process

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing import shipments and maintaining accurate job files using CargoWise
• Completing customs entries via CDS and ensuring timely customs clearance
• Arranging deliveries and liaising with shipping lines, hauliers and customers
• Managing bills of lading, releases and arrival notices
• Handling duty, VAT and deferment account administration
• Completing IPAFFS, GMR and other regulatory documentation
• Monitoring shipment progress and resolving operational issues

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' customs clearance/import forwarding experience
• Good understanding of customs procedures and bills of lading
• Knowledge of CargoWise and CDS advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail