Import Customs Manager
| Area | Colnbrook, UK |
| Sector | Imports |
| Salary | 47000 Pounds Sterling |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Sue Stone |
| Job Ref | 09551 |
- Description
- We are recruiting for an Import Customs Manager to join a team based in Colnbrook.
They require a confident and passionate individual to take on the position who must have the ability to lead, develop and motivate the Import team to consistently achieve the service and quality objectives.
The individual's role will be to ensure that all customs entries are processed accurately and in a timely and effective manner.
The individual will also be responsible for putting into place effective processes and procedures to ensure all Duty and Tax payments are made to HMRC and are billed to and collected from customers.
Role and Responsibilities
- Personally process customs entries, not just delegate duties (lead by example)
- Perform custom clearance entries for all courier/cargo import shipments
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the processes and procedures
- Improve effectiveness and efficiency of processes and procedures, ensuring checks are put into place
- Manage and lead the Import team (including monthly appraisals)
- Ensure 100% compliance with HMRC policies and procedures
- Communicate effectively with other departments (operations/finance)
- Low value bulk clearance (BIRDS) and high value clearance
Essential
- Management and leadership experience in Imports
- Previous Courier Import experience
- Low value bulk clearance (BIRDS) experience
- Must be proficient in using LSI Sigma Data Freight/ASM
- Must be proficient in using CNS system (Chief)
- Administrative background
- Detail and results orientated
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a larger team with a flexible can do attitude and approach to working
- Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet set deadlines
Desirable
MOU & AEO experience
Export customs clearance (end to end)
Monday to Friday 0800am - 1600pm
GBP47,000 Negotiable with Experience
* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role. If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.
