Our client is a leading engineering and project services company who provide bespoke solutions across a number of marine related sectors. Due to growth they now require a Trade Compliance Coordinator to join their busy North East facility to provide support to the business on all import and export control related operational activities.
The Role
This role is vital in ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods in and out of the UK, Ireland, and EU.
Support the Business Development team by undertaking and recording screenings / background checks for due diligence as required to ensure compliance of potential customers.
Work with relevant departments across the business to support commodity code classification from the UK tariff.
Understand customs procedures and be able to support the business in ensuring the correct process is used and complied with.
Support the preparation of shipping documentation and keeping up to date with country requirements.
Use relevant government systems to submit export license applications
Generation of customs clearance instructions for import and export consignments.
Ensure support documentation is obtained and filed in compliance with regulations for proof of export and as required for imports.
Work with the Logistics team to support with any customs or export control issues during the shipment process to ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain and update relevant databases, ensuring all records are accurate and current.
Support Trade Compliance Officer with the establishment of sanctions and export controls compliance program.
The Person
Working knowledge of the UK customs Tariff and rules of origin.
Experience of and/or training in UK (and EU/US) sanctions and export controls
Experience in the use of licence application system and some prior use of screening tools
Strong understanding of post-Brexit trading landscape
Technical product/industry knowledge, preferably of maritime/offshore products and technology, in combination with export compliance experience
Strong IT Skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word)
Proactive/able to work on own of initiative effectively with structure and hands-on mindset.
Professional approach with the ability to build relationships
Good interpersonal skills (team player and approachable)
Able to adapt to changing priorities with strong organisational and time management skills and ability to manage towards tight deadlines.
Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and compliance with current legislation
Degree (law, science, engineering, technology) or comparable work experience