Trade Compliance Coordinator Due to increased global growth in the business, we are seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to be part of our Key Accounts within the London Heathrow office of ALPI UK Ltd. To support Key Account Trade Compliance Functions with KPI and Product Reporting. Working Hours: Monday – Friday - 08.30am – 17.30pm – one-hour unpaid lunch. Salary : £26,000.00 - £30,000.00 per annum (depending on experience). Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Skills, Experience and Competencies: 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 Company Benefits: Along with 20 days annual leave public holidays and yearly salary review, we offer the following benefits: After 3 months’ service, employees are entitled to become a member of the Group personal Pension Plan After completing six months’ service, Alpi UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary After one year’s service the company offers enhanced Pension contributions of 9% annual salary After one year’s service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required) Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed). 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 We are Alpi UK Ltd – part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group www.alpiworld.com. The ALPI Group is a recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation industry and specialises in supply chain and logistics solutions, ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. We have provided freight forwarding services and logistics solutions for over 70 years. Still a family run company, we treat people as people, not numbers. With unchanged passion we strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.