Time Appointments are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established freight forwarding and logistics business in Ipswich, who are currently seeking to appoint a Customs Clearance Agent to join their successful team. The role will entail liaising with Customers, Customs Authorities and handling Import Customs Clearances from start to finish to support the successful forwarding of the goods.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collating of relevant customs and shipping paperwork
- Preparation and transmission of Customs Entries and obtaining of Customs Clearance
- Collation and advice of charges payable to customer and arranging of payment to and release
- Handling import clearances via any required mode of transport from start to finish.
- Proactive and efficient communication to customers, vendors and government bodies.
- Ensure customs compliance is maintained at all times.
- Delivering high levels of customer service at all times whilst having a good understanding of commercial awareness.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Import/Exports Customs Clearance experience
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work within a team & as an individual if needed
- Good Interpersonal skills, Face to Face & via Telephone
- A positive & can-do attitude required
This role will suit an individual with the hunger and determination to want to succeed along with the ability to drive the business forward.
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