Our client a leading provider in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation industry are looking for a Customs Coordinator to join their team working within the logistics department based in Manchester.
Successful candidates would have at least 2 years experience working within Imports/Exports & Customs Compliance and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
- Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements
- Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost
- Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities
- High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets
- Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC
Skills, Experience and Competencies
- Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports
- Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable)
- Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports
- Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (Desirable)
- HMRC amendment and reclaim experience
- Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel
- Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
This role is working within their offices in Manchester which is located near to the Roundthorn (Manchester Metrolink). The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm although flexibility is required with occasional weekend work based on volume.
Salary is £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience