Our client, a well-respected player in the Supply Chain & Logistics industry, offering a number of specialist services such as freight forwarding, customs clearance and warehousing, are looking to recruit a Trade Compliance Coordinator to be based at offices in London, Heathrow.
The role is available due to increased global growth in the business.
On Offer:
- Attractive salary, in line with skills and experience
- Monday to Friday working hours, 08:30 am - 5:30pm
- 20 days annual leave (rising to 25) + Public holidays. Plus one Milestone Day per year to take as you wish
- Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household.
- Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.
- After 1 year of service - Private Medical Scheme & Company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan
Main Purpose of the Role:
To support Key Account Trade Compliance Functions with KPI and Product Reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Co-ordinator:
- Working closely with line report and operators to ensure smooth movement of items across borders
- Being able to determine correct tariff classifications for all supported brands within the Key Account function moving from the EU as required
- Issuing country specific guidance (for the UK) to the business on additional import requirements for stock products predominantly from the EU
- Maintain close liaison with line reporting and to provide support to the Head of function
- Providing support on internal projects where input, involvement or expertise from Trade Compliance is needed
- Auditing and monitoring entries to ensure they are compliant with local import and export legislation, as well as to support brand KPI audit requirements
- Ensure all operational activities are completed and followed up correctly in accordance with SOP's and organisational policy.
- Help facilitate Imports and Exports of non-stock goods, completing and suppling documents and declarations
- Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance on customs procedures.
- Maintenance of the CITES portal, uploading Import and Re-Export CITES certificates
- Implement and improve new efficiencies in client workflow in conjunction with line manager
- Report any sales leads (new clients) to the line manager for distribution to the sales team.
- Create and maintain written procedures
- Ensure all reports & KPI's are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager for submission to each area of Key Accounts
- Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager and Head of Department weekly
To Be Considered:
- Experience within customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage firm and an in-depth understanding of UK and EU Customs regulations
- Proficient understanding of international trade, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference, and valuation
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) essential with expert communication skills across all levels
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Ability to work as part of a team as well and being confident independently
- Demonstrate initiative and drive to meet deadlines while working in a busy environment
For more details, please contact Willis Global -a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry