Job Description

Customs
* Be the central point of contact for the site in relation to all Customs IMPORT & EXPORT matters and Customs audits, liaising with all internal functions, brokers and freight forwarders as necessary
* Liaise with the classification team and relevant technical staff to ensure that all part numbers have a GTC allocated Customs classification at the time of part creation
* Liaise with Customs legal counsel to check Export controls and licensing requirements
* Ensure that all documents are received by the Customs broker in full as soon as possible upon dispatch of goods from the supplier and that appropriate clearance instructions are provided
* Liaise with site staff / GTC / freight forwarder / broker to resolve any issues and expedite import / export Customs clearance
* Monitor the Customs duty / VAT deferment statements to ensure that all deferred amounts relate to the relevant site and that guarantee limits are not exceeded
* Liaise with Trade Compliance regarding the use of any special regimes (IPR, OPR, Returned Goods)
* Monitor both imports & Exports to ensure that only contracted / approved brokers are used for Customs clearance and that all enquiries relating to Customs have a prompt response in order to expedite Customs clearance
* Determine Preferential Origin of the goods & act as a central point of contact
* Check invoices for both import and export brokerage and liaise with the broker / finance to resolve any invoice / payment issues

Freight
* Achieve the Logistics, cost reduction & & inbound premium freight targets. Monitor logistic spend and challenge the status quo.
* Conduct Logistics cost improvement workshops to identify ways to optimize logistic routes and truck utilization. Work with the Logistic providers and plant involved functions to implement the cost reduction initiatives.
* Ensure the Logistics reporting is accurate and that the financial accruals represent reality
* Track logistic spend and submit the monthly accrual amounts to Finance. Assess logistic spend to identify normal vs abnormal and identify actions and opportunities to improve
* Ensure standard reporting cadence and tools are updated on time, per standard routines and templates. (Ensure OMS is up to date). Maintain the action plans and monitor progress.

Benefits Package:

*Circa £40,000 - £50,000
*Pension Scheme
*Health Care Scheme
*Bonus Scheme

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Degree qualified, preferably within Logistics or International Business * Minimum of 3 years' experience of international trade * Understanding of international trade and customs processes * Demonstrates a high level of integrity with a commitment to compliance with domestic and foreign laws and regulations * Able to work effectively and efficiently with a high level of autonomy * Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks * Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment * Experience with a customs broker, freight forwarder or company with international trade preferred