Responsibility for the overall Customs Handling and HMRC Clearance of Deep-Sea Containers & Road Freight, together with management of Container transportation and POs data management in the internal MRP system.
Ensure containers are delivered in appropriate timeframes to ensure no demurrage charges apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engage in effective and efficient communication to set all expectations with customers, vendors, shippers, carriers, and all involved parties throughout the process.
* Communicate and liaise with Warehouse Team regarding container arrivals.
* Create container arrival folders containing all necessary HMRC Customs Handling documentation.
* Create and maintain Prophet Arrival Planner (Purchase Orders) for Warehouse, maintain POs data and proceed with any amendments where required.
* Plan potential arrivals according to Shipment Schedulers and Customer needs.
* Verify key data elements for entry in adherence to federal/international regulations.
* Complete “Peach” Applications.
* Complete HMRC CHIEF Declarations (Road Freight).
* Manage and liaise with Customs Clearance Agencies / Institutions.
* Manage and liaise with shipment companies for approved container collections.
* Manage and liaise with transport companies regarding daily arrivals.
* Manage and liaise with accounts department regarding Custom Clearance & Transportation Charges.
* Update Purchase Orders with clearance related invoices.
This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required.
Minimum Requirements:
* A good standard of education including Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent relevant qualifications.
* At least two years of experience in handling customs in a similar industry.
* Knowledge and understanding of providing high quality and accurate administrative processes and procedures.
* Ability to make confident and effective decisions.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurized environment accurately and quickly.
* Effective planning and organizational skills.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Skills:
* Show initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.
* Demonstrate customer understanding.
* Be results focused.
* Effective team working.
* Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work.
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