Customs Clearance Specialist
Customs Coordinator - Job Profile
Streamline Search are recruiting on behalf of our client, who has been established for nearly 50 years in the Freight and Logistics industry. They are based in Tilbury at the heart of the shipping industry in the Southeast, handling importations and exportations of all cargos by multimodal means - Air, Sea, Road & Rail.
Customs Coordinator - Job Responsibilities
1. Arrange an array of import clearances for key clients, processing promptly to ensure a high level of service.
2. Communicate with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors to obtain and provide required information for customs clearances accurately and compliantly within HMRC's guidelines.
3. Prepare and review import documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
4. Ensure accurate and timely submission of all necessary documents to customs authorities and other relevant bodies.
5. Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation companies to ensure efficient import operations.
6. Classify imported goods under the correct tariff headings.
7. Ensure accurate valuation of goods and proper application of duties, taxes, and fees.
8. Provide guidance and training to internal teams on import procedures and customs requirements.
9. Support the development and implementation of import-related policies and procedures.
Customs Coordinator - Job Requirements
1. Proven successful track record of at least two years working for a small to medium sized freight forwarder.
2. Previous experience with processing & completing entries using CDS (Experience must include either Deep Sea Ocean freight clearances or European road freight clearances).
3. Confidence in navigating HMRC's online tariffs and a good understanding of customs commodity codes and procedures.
4. Knowledge of FTA, knowledge of Origin and Preference.
5. Experience with using CNS and Destin8 (CCS-UK experience would also be useful but not a deal breaker).
Customs Coordinator - Job Remunerations
Monday-Friday 9-5, WFH once a week, Salary £30,000 - £35,000, Standard holiday plus bank holidays, Onsite parking, Company pension.
Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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