Due to company growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Key Account Customs Coordinator to join our clients Logistics Team at their Heathrow branch.
As Key Account Customs Coordinator, you will assist in areas of customs, directing and supporting multiple parties to ensure timely clearance of goods.
Key Account Customs Coordinator Duties Include:
* Assist the Customs Manager in the execution of their duties to support the Head of Customs compliance and Managing Director's vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable.
* Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully move Customs products.
* Complete all Customs Import activities correctly and on time including financial, legal and invoicing transactions for Key Account traffic.
* Correctly complete all customs import CDS declarations in line with UK HMRC regulations for the Key account processes.
* Ensure all operational activities are completed on time.
* Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to the line manager and engage in communications with the nominated key account.
* Complete spot checks on customer entries and submit reports to the line manager weekly.
* Always maintain and utilise the operational system, Descartes, along with all associated movement trackers.
* Ensure all Import Duties/VAT is charged correctly upon invoicing and collect any monies due in line with SOPs.
* Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments.
* Always work compliantly within the confines of Company SOP.
* Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to the line manager.
* Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control.
* Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format.
* Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with the line manager.
* Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines and handed to the line manager.
* Before release, ensure all goods are approved for delivery via accounts and/or line manager.
* Accurately complete all invoicing within 48 hours of activity.
* Ensure insurances are charged correctly and any insurance claims are handed to the line manager without delay.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports.
* Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports.
* HMRC amendment and reclaim experience.
* Proficient with Microsoft software especially Excel.
* Able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
We're keen to speak to Customs professionals with at least 2 years' experience of Imports/Exports, Customs Compliance and regulations. Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage and knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF would be an advantage but is not essential.
In return, the successful Key Account Customs Coordinator will be offered up to £30,000, in line with skills and experience.
Contact us today at 0203 906 6020.
If you would like to know more about this Key Account Customs Coordinator opportunity, or you know of anyone that fits the bill, please forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us and we will do the rest.
Please note: - We do not advertise all of our vacancies as some are highly confidential. Therefore, please either submit your CV to us directly or call us in complete confidence.
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