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Customs Manager

Reed
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • The Customs Manager role involves overseeing Customs Handling and HMRC Clearance for Deep-Sea Containers and Road Freight, as well as managing container transportation and data in the internal MRP system.
  • Candidates must have at least two years of UK experience in customs handling within a similar industry.
  • The position requires effective communication with various stakeholders, including customers, vendors, and transport companies, to ensure timely container deliveries and avoid demurrage charges.
  • The role also includes creating and maintaining necessary documentation, managing customs clearance processes, and updating purchase orders with related invoices.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure.

CUSTOMS MANAGER

Role Summary:

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.

Main Responsibilities:

  • 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.

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Qualifications and Skills:

  • At least two years uk 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
  • Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Show initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.
  • Demonstrate customer understanding.
  • Be results focused.
  • Effective team working

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.