Responsibility for the overall Customs Handling and HMRC Clearance of Deep-Sea Containers & Road Freight, together with management of Container transportation and POs data management in the internal MRP system.

Ensure containers delivered in appropriate timeframes to ensure no demurrage charges applies.

• Engage in effective and efficient communication to set all expectations with customers, vendors, shippers, carriers, and all involved parties throughout the process.
• Communicate and Liaise with Warehouse Team weekly and daily plan regarding container arrivals.
• Create container arrival folders containing all necessary HMRC Customs Handling documentation.
• Create and maintain Prophet Arrival Planner (Purchase Orders) for Warehouse, maintain POs data and proceed with any amendments where required.
• Plan potential arrivals according to Shipment Schedulers and Customer needs.
• Verify key data elements for entry in adherence to federal/international regulations.
• Complete “Peach” Applications
• Complete HMRC CHIEF Declarations (Road Freight)
• Manage and Liaise with Customs Clearance Agencies / Institutions.
• Manage and liaise with shipment companies approved container collections.
• Manage and liaise with transport companies’ daily arrivals.
• Manage and liaise with accounts department – Custom Clearance & Transportation Charges
• Update Purchase orders with clearance related invoices

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required.

• A good standard of education including Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent relevant qualifications.
• At least two years of experience in handling customs in a similar industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of providing high quality and accurate administrative processes and procedures.
• Ability to make confident and effective decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurized environment accurately and quickly.
• Effective planning and organizational skills 
• Good written and verbal communication skills
  

• Show initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrate customer understanding.
• Be results focused.
• Effective team working 
• Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work.