Skills & Requirements:
• You will need to have a minimum of one year’s experience within an Import Customs Entry position, however pay is dependent on experience.
• Ideally, you will have had experience with systems such as MultiFreight, Destin8, and Chief.
• The ability to work unsupervised and also to work collaboratively within a team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit team of engaged and highly motivated individuals, the right candidate can expect to progress their career as the company expands.
The role:
• Complete all aspects of customs clearance entries from start to finish for imports and exports, dealing with various modes of transport - Sea, Air and Road
• Ensure all customs clearance declarations are submitted in a timely and accurate manner
• Creating job files for Import LCL, FCL and Air shipments in Multi Freight System
• Monitoring bookings to ensure each shipment sails as planned, liaising with agents overseas and internal sales department when required
• Monitoring etas on all files created, updating the customers accordingly when reworking vessel delays
• Requesting release from carrier and chasing accordingly to ensure haulier is not delayed when trying to collect the container for delivery
• Liaising with the customer direct in arranging delivery bookings and reworking accordingly when required
• Monitoring of each delivery ensuring containers have been collected off the quay with the correct time frame, liaising with hauliers and updating customers on any delivery issues • Raising invoices, collecting funds prior to delivery for Duty and VAT and noncredit customers Supplying quotes for sister agents internationally
The person:
• Previous experience working in a similar Customs role
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Customs tariff is required and application of the relevant procedures is essential.
• Familiar with different export/import regimes and different modes of transport • Experience of using deferment accounts and FAS payment systems
• Formal training & detailed knowledge of customs import & export processes
• Understanding of the impact of incorrect or false information in Customs declarations
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal • Attention for detail as you will be required to compile documentation and be able to interpret the legal requirements on behalf of customers in a clear and simple way; high accuracy of record keeping
• Strong interpersonal skills; confident communicator • Good problem solving capability & able to apply critical thinking skills; ability to actively listen and interpret information timely & accurately • Self-motivating and be able to organise your work effectively
• Ability to operate windows based applications and any other software that is standard within the industry • Work in a fast paced environment ensuring clearance processes are completed in a compliant and timely manner
The package & hours:
• Salary depends on experience • Monday to Friday (Apply online only)
• 20 days holiday plus B/H