A position for a Customs Compliance Lead has become available at DSV, location TBC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company committed to providing quality, innovative value, and logistics services.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To assist the Customs Compliance Managers in supporting all 3 divisions (Road, Air & Sea and Solutions) within DSV in all levels of customs activity. The Customs Compliance Lead will supervise security access to ensure a safe and secure environment for employees and visitors. The candidate will be driving a high level of customs compliance and ensuring that all DSV custom compliance policies are adhered to.
KEY TASKS
- Completion of customs compliance audit activity and provide feedback to the 3 DSV divisions.
- Arranging clearance of goods into the UK as appropriate – issuing full customs clearance instructions to the agent (including Commercial Couriers) to allow for the goods' timely clearance into the UK and where necessary, authorizing payment/suspension of applicable duties/taxes.
- Providing technical customs support across the 3 DSV divisions with preference, Customs Warehousing and Special Procedures.
- Key responsible person for management and issuance of security access cards, including the onboarding of new DSV sites.
- Managing user access for customs software and Government Gateway.
- Approve requests to use DSVs Excise Movement Guarantee.
- Ensuring that, where required, any import and/or export permits/licences are in place to allow for the smooth movement of goods into and out of the UK.
- Maintaining all supporting customs documentation for import and export consignments, completing all relevant HMRC returns, where required.
- Assisting with all relevant HMRC, HM Government and corporate/internal audits as required.
- Provision of customs internal training to the DSV divisions.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience in a Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance or freight forwarding, logistics, import/export orientated role.
- Knowledge of Customs regulations (desirable).
- Experience in customs entries (essential).
- Customs Warehouse experience (desirable).
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and KPIs.
- Willingness to learn.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
What can we offer you?
Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.
Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:
- 25 days Annual Leave Entitlement, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars.
- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.
- LifeWorks App to gain cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.
- Life Insurance which includes access to expert probate support.
- Eyecare Voucher Scheme.