Customs & Compliance Administrator - 6 months contract
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Opportunity
The Customs & Compliance Administrator will support the Customs & Compliance team with all UK/EU and International import & export trade activities to ensure that GPN remains fully compliant with Customs & Excise throughout EMEA.
This is a key role within the Product Supply function with the successful candidate having an understanding of cross‑border logistics and customs requirements. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the documentary requirements for each order are completed to the required standard, in line with strict border controls for the export and import of Products of Animal Origin (POAO), as well as completing in‑house customs declarations.
This role presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to gain valuable expertise and experience in a specialist area with full training provided.
This is a 6‑month Fixed Term Contract and will report to the Customs & Compliance Manager.
Responsibilities
* Administrative support to the Customs & Compliance team
* Produce export documentation in line with weekly loading schedule across 2 UK warehouses, including close cooperation with 3PLs, customs brokers and transport providers
* Preparation and approval of product schedules/Export Health Certificate (EHC) to be certified by Official Veterinarian
* Submitting export documents to Chambers of Commerce (COO/EUR1)
* Maintain database/filing of all GPN exports and supporting documents
* Completing customs declarations for UK exports using in‑house customs software
* Track and adhere to specific import requirements across all EU and UK Border Control Posts (BCP)
* Provide clearance instructions to third party customs agents in UK and EU
* Support wider business with requests for overseas sample shipments
* Working closely with GPN European Customs brokers to ensure that all EU imports are correctly classified for import duty & VAT
* Purchase Order approval and invoice tracking
* Achieve and maintain 100% compliance in all regulatory activities
* Rigorous processes and procedures maintained
* Excellent working relationships with C&E in multiple locations established
* GPN externally recognized as a fully compliant organization
* Full accuracy on all export paperwork
Qualifications
* Background / previous experience within a Supply Chain / Logistics / Customs Industry
* Knowledge of Customs import/export procedures
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong IT proficiencies (specifically Excel)
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Location and Working Arrangements
The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough, UK with hybrid working arrangements available which offer you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work‑life balance.
Benefits
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, health & competitive salary.
We celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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