Import Customs Manager
Location : Newport, South Wales
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am : 17:30pm (Will require flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or outside regular hours as per the departments rota system)
Salary: A GBP 30,000 per annum
Are you an experienced customs professional ready to take the lead in a dynamic, fast:paced logistics environment? We are seeking a Import Customs Manager to join our clients team in Newport to oversee the import customs function and ensure the smooth, compliant movement of goods across the UK and Northern Ireland.
The successful candidate will lead a team of customs coordinators, managing import declarations, supporting documentation processes and acting as key point of contact for clients, HMRC, port authorities and supply chain partners.
The role:
Lead and support the import customs team in preparing and submitting import declaration and related documents
Oversee CDS and Safety and Security Declarations, ensuring compliance with UK customs regulations
Liaise with clients, warehouse partners, hauliers and other stakeholders to coordinate timely and accurate submissions
Manage customs documentation using third party software and government portals
Act as a mentor to junior team members and help with training and improvement
Build and maintain strong client relationships while managing queries and escalations with professionalism
Ensure all import operations meet strict deadlines and departmental rota requirements, including occasional out of hours work
About you:
Solid experience in customs clearance or import / export operations within a logistics, shipping or freight environment
Strong working knowledge of HMRC procedures and import documentation requirements
Confident working with customs platforms and declaration systems
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
Flexible working approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends when required
Benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Day off on birthday
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