Senior Customs Control Specialist

6 months ago

Newbury, United Kingdom Jag Recruitment Full time

**Senior Customs Control Specialist & Warehouse Coordinator for merchandise distributor**

BACKGROUND

This is a small dynamic merchandise distributor company with a robust supply chain and warehouse fulfilment operation, it is looking for an experienced Senior Customs Control Specialist & Warehouse Coordinator who is required to ensure compliance with HMRC and other regulatory bodies, managing legal aspects of customs clearance, and contributing to the efficiency of transportation processes; assist management in administrative and practical tasks associated with operating an import business and running a small distribution warehouse.

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in import customs clearance on both ocean & air.

Must be able to load and unload delivery vehicles, by hand and with a forklift truck / pump truck, this work can be physically demanding at times.

Must be able to handle the administrative / computer office type tasks of the role.

Must be able to Monitor routine daily activities to ensure they are completed on time and correctly.

Good self-motivation, confidence to use own initiative, ability to follow guidance and instructions when required.

**The role includes but not limited to the following**:

- Customs control:_
- Managing, processing, and completing all legal aspects of customs clearance and transportation.
- Serving as the primary contact for service providers and customs agents.
- Monitoring, checking, and tracking certificates of origin from suppliers & customers.
- Handling customs papers and clearance in accordance with legal regulations.
- Training the Logistics team on compliance with customs controls.
- Leading the implementation of tax reduction strategies.
- Initiating and executing projects to achieve company targets and cost reduction.
- Office administration:_
- Managing the reception area, including welcoming customers and guests.
- Scheduling appointments and organising diary entries.
- Setting reminders for meetings, appointments and other important tasks.
- Making travel and hotel arrangements.
- Taking notes at meetings, preparing the minutes and subsequently distributing to all participants. Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
- Performing data entry roles, including updating records and databases for personnel, financial and legal information.
- Managing inventory of office supplies, including stationery and multimedia equipment to ensure smooth office operations.
- Communicating and interacting with clients, vendors, suppliers and customers.
- Maintaining computerised administration, stock inventory and retrieval systems.
- PA service to the MD: car servicing and MOTs, properties maintenance, etc.
- Warehouse operations_
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand and with a forklift truck / pump truck.
- Operating a forklift truck / pump truck to move and rearrange stock and ensure that products are stored safely (especially battery-powered products) and labelled correctly and safely (especially battery-powered products).
- Inspecting and approving the quality and quantity of goods or equipment received and shipped out.
- Keeping a careful record of the stock on the warehouse management system, so that it can be located quickly.
- Enforcing health standards, safety and security procedures.
- Enforcing company rules and regulations.
- Using real-time data collection to increase accuracy and lower labour costs.
- Supervise any staff hired to assist with loading or unloading containers.
- Assess, analyse and develop actionable plans for loss prevention and productivity.
- Ensure that the machinery used in the warehouse is kept in good working order.
- Ensuring goods are stored in the appropriate place; checking for damaged or missing items.
- Picking orders using a hand-held scanner from the storage space and bringing them for packing, or to the loading bay for transportation.
- Preparing and packaging goods ready for onward transfer to customers and arranging appropriate transport to meet customer’s requirements.
- Cleaning and maintaining the warehouse will also be part of the daily routine.
- With heavy equipment in operation warehouses can be dangerous places, so following workplace health and safety rules will be essential.

**Skills and qualifications**:
Minimum 5 years experience within a transport and logistics background and knowledge of customs entries and transit procedures. Salary will be dependent on level of knowledge and experience.

The applicant will have the following prerequisite skills and qualifications:

- Skills:_
- Working knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheet and other productivity software tools
- Strong command of the English language, written and verbal
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and people management skills
- Ability to prioritise and multitask efficiently
- Strong communication skills
- Discretion and tact
- Must have ‘ca

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