Freight and Customs Coordinator

Freight and Customs Coordinator

Stonehouse– Full-time, Permanent – £28,000

The Role:

• Be the central point of contact for the site in relation to all Customs IMPORT & EXPORT matters and Customs audits, liaising with all internal functions, brokers,and freight forwarders as necessary
• Liaise with the classification team and relevant technical staff to ensure that all part numbers have a GTC allocated Customs classification at the time of part creation (but no later than dispatch of goods from supplier / company)
• Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements
• Ensure that all documents are received by the Customs broker in full as soon as possible upon dispatch of goods from the supplier / companyand that appropriate clearance instructions are provided
• Liaise with site staff / GTC / freight forwarder / broker to resolve any issues and expedite import / export Customs clearance
• Monitor the Customs duty / VAT deferment statements to ensure that all deferred amounts relate to the relevant site and that guarantee limits are not exceeded
• Liaise with Trade Compliance regarding the use of any special regimes (IPR, OPR, Returned Goods)
• Monitor both imports & Exports to ensure that only contracted / approved brokers are used for Customs clearance and that all enquiries relating to Customs have a prompt response toexpedite Customs clearance
• Determine Preferential Origin of the goods & act as a central point of contact
• Check invoices for both import and export brokerage and liaise with the broker / finance to resolve any invoice / payment issues
• Ensure all the parts has correct HTS classification by performing monthly checks.

The Person:

• Degree qualified, preferably within Logistics or International Business
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of international trade
• Understanding of international trade and customs processes
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity with a commitment to compliance with domestic and foreign laws and regulations
• Able to work effectively and efficiently with a high level of autonomy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Experience with a customs broker, freight forwarder or company with international trade preferred

The Benefits:

• 20 days rising to 25 days annual leave in addition to English Bank holidays
• Participation in the healthcare cash plan
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Computer / cycle scheme

• Generous Pension scheme

If this role sounds of interest to you, apply to Georgej @RErecruitment .com today. George – 07825438129 / 01242 505400

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