Customs Brokerage Co-ordinator

Freightserve-recruitment-are-looking-for-an-Customs-Brokerage-Coordinator-for-a- worldwide-Freight-Forwarder-based-in-the-Feltham,-Middlesex-area.

About-the-Role

We-are-seeking-an-experienced-Customs-Brokerage-Co-ordinator-to-join-a-growing- customs-team.-This-is-an-office-based- role- primarily-focused-on-managing-customs- clearance-for-road-freight-imports,-with-some-responsibility-for-ocean-freight-shipments.

The-successful-candidate-will-have-a-strong-understanding-of-UK-import-customs- procedures,-be-confident-in-handling-customs-entries-from-start-to-finish,-and-possess- excellent-attention-to-detail-to-ensure-compliance-with-all-HMRC-and-Border-Force- requirements.

Key-Responsibilities

• Prepare-and-submit-import-customs-declarations-for-predominantly-road- freight-shipments,-with-occasional-ocean-freight-consignments.
• Ensure-all-customs-entries-are-completed-accurately-and-within-required- timeframes.
• Process-CDS-import-declarations-using-ASM-Sequoia.
• Complete-and-manage-IPAFFS-notifications-for-applicable-consignments.
• Liaise-with-customers,-transport-operators,-ports,-carriers-and- government-agencies-to-facilitate-smooth-customs-clearance.
• Verify-commercial-documentation-including-invoices,-packing-lists-and- transport-documents.
• Ensure-correct-tariff-classifications,-customs-procedures,-valuation-and- origin-requirements-are-applied.
• Monitor-customs-clearances-and-proactively-resolve-any-delays-or- customs-queries.
• Maintain-accurate-customs-records-in-accordance-with-HMRC- compliance-requirements.
• Keep-up-to-date-with-changes-to-customs-legislation-and-import- procedures.
• Provide-excellent-customer-service-by-keeping-clients-informed- throughout-the-clearance-process.

Essential-Requirements

• Previous-experience-working-in-a-UK-customs-brokerage-environment.
• Strong-knowledge-of-UK-import-customs-procedures.
• Experience-processing-predominantly-road-freight-import-customs-entries.
• Some-experience-handling-ocean-freight-import-clearances.
• Proven-experience-using-ASM-Sequoia-for-CDS-customs-declarations.
• Good-working-knowledge-of-IPAFFS-and-completing-import-notifications.
• Excellent-understanding-of-customs-documentation-and-compliance- requirements.
• Strong-organisational-skills-with-the-ability-to-prioritise-multiple-shipments.
• High-level-of-accuracy-and-attention-to-detail.
• Excellent-communication-and-customer-service-skills.
• Proficient-in-Microsoft-Office-applications.

Working hours are Monday - Friday (Apply online only)

As-an-agency-we-are-fast-becoming-the-number-one-Freight-specialist-in-the-UK.-We- have-a-fast-growing-reputation-with-most-Freight-related-companies.-Freightserve-has- been-established-since-1992-working-within-the-Freight-Forwarding-and-Shipping- industry.