Customs Coordinator

Our client a leading provider in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation industry are looking for a Customs Coordinator to join their team working within the logistics department based in Manchester.

Successful candidates would have at least 2 years experience working within Imports/Exports & Customs Compliance and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
• Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements
• Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost
• Liaise with, customers, suppliers, necessary agents and customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising from business activities
• High volumes of data entry on spreadsheets
• Making customs entry amendment requests to HMRC

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports
• Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports
• Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (Desirable)
• HMRC amendment and reclaim experience
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

This role is working within their offices in Manchester which is located near to the Roundthorn (Manchester Metrolink). The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.30pm although flexibility is required with occasional weekend work based on volume.

Salary is £26,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience