Customs & Transport Coordinator

Customs & Transport Coordinator

6 Month Contract - £20ph LTD

JOB SUMMARY

• To proactively and comprehensively handle all activities related to the Importing, Exporting, Shipping and Logistics
• To ensure compliance with all HMRC procedures and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To Co-ordinate Import and Export activities for the resident site, conforming to HM Revenue & Customs regulations and the following governing departments & organisations using the appropriate business systems where applicable.
• Controls & Coordinates despatching of goods via Service Provider (DHL, UPS, Laser, Fraser etc) using dedicated software provided.
• Monitor & Record all imports, both EU and outside EU, recording duty status Deferred, waiver etc.
• Checking & monitoring of Freight/courier invoices for payment ensuring accurate costing, charging to project where applicable in a timely manner.
• Ensure all HM Revenue & Customs duty liabilities are fulfilled, minimising cost.
• Raising necessary paperwork concerning all movements of Dangerous Goods.
• Raising of proforma invoices, obtaining information required from requestor & export control.
• Filling and scanning and administration.
• Operational liaison with National & International logistics/transportation.

JOB/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Import/Export & Customs Compliance & Regulations.
• Previous experience within an International / multi-site Engineering, or Manufacturing environment.
• Previous Logistics, Transportation & Customs responsibility.
• Working knowledge of supply chain logistics.
• Effective communications.
• International Transportation legislation & procedure.
• Customer Service.
• SAP business system.
• PC Literate.
• Incoterms.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience & direct involvement in continuous improvement process tools & techniques.
• Current Dangerous Goods Certificate for IATA (air), ADR (road) and IMDG (Sea).
• Purchasing & supply chain exposure.
• Previous background in telecommunications space industry.