About this role
JOB TITLE: Customers & Compliance Exec JOB LOCATION: Ely JOB TYPE: Permanent JOB SALARY: £30000 - £40000 depending on experience JOB HOURS: Mon to Fri 9am - 5.30pm, 37.5 hours per week JOB WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: Once you've completed your training, work from home 2 days per week
Your new company Our client has been in business for almost 30 years and is rightfully proud of their market-leading position. They have a friendly, people-focused culture and operate from modern, energy-efficient facilities. Sustainability is an important part of the business, which has achieved zero waste to landfill. They have reviewed the team structure and, as a result of this, we're very proud to work with them to recruit this newly created job.
Your new role As Customs and Trade Compliance Executive, your job will be to support the logistics team with day-to-day import and export activity, as well as longer-term projects.You will play an important role in ensuring goods move smoothly between the UK, EU and international suppliers. Your responsibilities will include managing shipping documentation, monitoring deliveries, maintaining accurate records and ensuring import and export activity complies with relevant customs and trade regulations.Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and certificates of originEnsuring the correct customs and supplier documentation is available to support timely importsChecking purchase orders against supplier sales contracts and identifying any discrepanciesLiaising with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and suppliers to coordinate shipmentsMonitoring shipment progress and helping to resolve delays, documentation discrepancies and customs-related issuesMaintaining accurate, audit-ready records within the ERP system and other internal systemsProviding regular updates on delivery schedules and incoming goodsResponding to queries from sales teams and customers relating to orders, shipments and deliveriesSupporting decisions concerning shipping methods, lead times and stock allocationsWorking with finance colleagues on duties, VAT and shipping costsTracking logistics performance and shipping schedulesKeeping up to date with changes to customs procedures and international trade regulations
What you'll need to succeed Relevant experience is the top priority for this position. You should already have practical experience in import and export administration, international logistics, customs compliance or freight operations for your application to be successful.To be considered, you will need:
Previous experience handling import and export activity or international shipmentsPractical knowledge of UK customs proceduresExperience preparing, checking or managing international shipping documentationConfidence liaising with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers or shipping providersExperience monitoring multiple shipments and resolving delays or documentation issuesGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to update ERP or logistics systems accuratelyStrong attention to detail, particularly when checking contracts, purchase orders and customs documentationThe ability to manage routine shipment activity alongside longer-term compliance projects Experience using HMRC customs processes or the Customs Declaration Service would be particularly useful. Knowledge of Incoterms, freight management, Customs Warehousing, commodity codes, tariffs or wider trade compliance would also be advantageous.
What you'll get in return This is a fantastic organisation to work in - they put in a lot of effort into their work-hard / play-hard culture. Their benefits package also includes:
22 days' annual leave plus eight bank holidaysSalary sacrifice pension schemeOptional Bupa healthcareDeath in service benefit at four times salaryFree on-site gymElectric car charging pointsGreen Car SchemeCycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to more than 700 learning and development coursesInvestment in personal developmentPaid time off for charity work and blood donationFree fruit, tea and coffeeRegular social events What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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