Supporting the team, you will take responsibility for managing third party customs agents to ensure compliant and efficient import of our product to maximise availability into our distribution centres and stores.
In conjunction with key stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality and cost efficient inbound supply chain both through operational and project management. You will be working as part of a growing and developing customs team, looking for continuous improvement within your role to simplify processes and maximise efficiencies.
We do things our way at Aldi. But whatever we're doing, we must be getting it right. With a wave of impressive sales figures behind us, we're opening new stores at lightning speed. And without our Customs team, there'd simply be no products in those stores.
We are seeking a detail oriented, strategic and highly motivated Customs Assistant. The Customs Assistant will be responsible for coordinating customs processes and procedures across various departments within the business. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to use their own initiative.
If you're always striving to improve and want to join a really important part of the business, apply to join #TeamAldi today!
Your New Role:
- Checking, reviewing, analysing and presenting data
- Overseeing the process of customs classification
- Overseeing the resolution of queries raised by purchasing and customs teams
- Identifying areas of improvement and optimising processes
- Cross-check various sources of information incl. contracts and internal systems
- Dealing with suppliers and gathering relevant supplier information (supplier, product and account details) across all temperature regimes and product categories
- Initiating and coordinating within the team or other departments in order to efficiently and effectively accomplish assigned tasks
- Liaising with external customs stakeholders to ensure efficient running of all import related tasks
About You:
- Level 2 Customs Practitioner Qualification or employment experience as detailed below;
- Experience working with customs data and knowledge of customs legislation
- Experience in a busy, deadline driven environment
- Track record of rolling out new policies and procedural initiatives
- Highly focused and accurate with a meticulous eye for detail
- Great team player who works collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent verbal, written communication and administration skills
- Confident using Microsoft Offices packages (incl. Excel)
- Experience as a Customs Clerk is desirable
What You'll Get In Return:
- Salary starting from £36,080 rising to £42,135
- 5-day/40-hour week, working Monday- Friday, with the opportunity for remote working 2 days per week.
- Access to a free, 24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16)
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- In office flexi-time
- Full training provided
- Pension scheme
- Private employee medical insurance after 4 years
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company maternity and adoption pay after 1 year and paternity leave pay after 2 years
- Long service rewards
- Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs
You'll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location
Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect.
If you're looking for a career that gives you more, apply today!