The below opportunity is to work with a dynamic and growing freight forwarder, with their office based in Grays. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are looking for a professional growth opportunity and lift up his career to another level.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately enter data provided by our customers into Descartes system
Sense check data provided by our customers against required source and advise on potential errors.
Create Import/Export declarations through CDS
Create Transit declarations through NCTS (New Computerised Transit System)
Create ENS Declarations
Deal with any queries effectively and efficiently
Direct liaison with Customs authorities such as HMRC & other agencies
Help maintain the team mailbox
Maintain/develop good working relationships with existing and new customers
Establish an effective collaborative relationship with Operational team and maintain communication with customers on all customs issues
Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the management of the Company.
Requirements
Experience of working in a customs brokerage environment.
Knowledge of the HMRC Tariff for a diverse range of product types.
Extremely organized with a high level of attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work with line manager on HMRC ad hoc requirements, procedures, audits etc.
Very good IT knowledge including Microsoft Office
Flexibility being on call
You must have Customs Clearance experience including familiarisation with customs processes, customs systems (CDS) and HMRC regimes preferred.
You must have experience of freight forwarding in road.
Have a good understanding of the law, legal codes, government regulations, political processes, and agency rules
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* customs clerance: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person