Customs Compliance Manager

5 days ago


StainesuponThames, Surrey, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

At Austin Fraser, we are seeking a highly skilled Customs Compliance Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a key role in ensuring the smooth movement of goods and adherence to customs laws and regulations.

This role reports directly to the General Manager and will work closely with the Customs Manager to facilitate efficient customs clearance and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of customs procedures, strong communication skills, and be able to lead a small team.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.
  • Assist in ensuring adherence to customs laws and regulations, including tariff classifications, valuation, determination of country of origin, and customs documentation.
  • Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to facilitate efficient clearance of goods through customs.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential customs compliance risks, including issues related to customs audits, penalties, and duty drawbacks.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within the customs compliance function.
  • Training and Development: Provide training and support to internal teams on customs compliance requirements and procedures.

Requirements:

  • 5 years' experience within customs compliance - essential.
  • Experience handling imports and exports - essential.
  • Good understanding of customs systems, preferably Descartes, Conex, Boxtop or Integration Point - essential.
  • Good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel (ability to create spreadsheets, import/enter customs data, format cells, create basic formulas, etc) - essential.
  • Experience using CDS - essential.
  • Professional certification in customs compliance (e.g., Certified Customs Specialist) - ideal but not essential.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee a small team of up to 4 employees in time.

Benefits & Package:

  • The salary for this position is estimated at around £38,000-£40,000 per annum.
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Healthcare benefit programme with GP access.
  • Parking on site.

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