Due to business growth, our client, a recognized player in the freight forwarding and transportation industry who are known for offering high class supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit a Customs Reclaims Coordinator, to based at offices in Colnbrook, Berkshire.
On Offer:
- An attractive salary up to £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience with yearly salary review
- Monday to Friday working hours, 08:30am - 5:30 pm
- 20 days annual leave (ising to 25) + Public holidays
- Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household.
- Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays,
- After 1 year of service - Private Medical Scheme & Company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan
Duties and Responsibilities of the Customs Reclaims Co-ordinator:
- Assist the Managing Director and the Head of Customs in the execution of their duties in support of the Managing Director’s vision for the company.
- Ensure that all reclaims are managed and dealt with in a timely manner.
- Ensure the reclaim spreadsheet is kept up to date and all parties informed of the current reclaims situation as per deadline.
- Maintain close liaison with Finance to ensure visibility for the business.
- Help to provide guidance to the customs coordinators on how to process reclaims.
- Report to the line manager any amendments to customs declarations done by you.
- Ensure all operational activities are completed and followed up correctly in accordance with SOP’s and organisational policy.
- Provide support and holiday coverage as and when required.
- Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance on customs procedures.
- Look and propose new efficiencies in customs and Customs Claims workflow.
- Assist with REDS (Registered Excise Dealers & Shippers).
- Report any sales leads (new clients) to the line manager for distribution to the sales team.
- Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager.
- Ensure all reports & KPI are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager.
- Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager and Head of Department weekly.
- Create training programs for new starters and existing staff on Customs systems, procedures and Import/Export regulations.
To Be Considered:
- Sound knowledge of the post clearance amendment process essential.
- Ability to assist with Import/Export Compliance issues and queries.
For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry