Shipping Coordinator
8 days ago
Newcastle upon Tyne
Import, Export & Customs Coordinator Newcastle Upon Tyne Circa £30K The Role We are working with a leading business seeking an experienced Import, Export & Customs Coordinator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a customs professional with a strong understanding of international freight movements, customs compliance and duty processing. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for managing customs clearance activities across multiple transport modes, ensuring shipments are processed accurately and efficiently while delivering a high level of customer service. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and submit customs declarations for import shipments across sea, air and road freight movements., • Ensure all customs entries are completed accurately and in line with current HMRC regulations and compliance requirements., • Manage duty and VAT payments, including processing through deferment and cash duty accounts., • Handle customs-related documentation and maintain accurate shipment records., • Raise invoices for freight forwarding and customs clearance services., • Investigate and resolve customer invoice queries in a timely and professional manner., • Manage supplier and purchase invoice discrepancies, ensuring prompt resolution., • Support customers with duty and tax-related enquiries, providing clear guidance and solutions., • Monitor and administer duty accounts, including both cash and deferment facilities., • Coordinate customs requirements for courier shipments and ensure smooth end-to-end processing., • Liaise with customers, carriers, customs authorities and internal teams to ensure the efficient movement of goods internationally. About You • Previous experience within customs clearance, freight forwarding or international logistics., • Proven knowledge of import customs procedures across air, sea and road freight., • Experience managing duty and VAT payments, including deferment accounts., • Strong understanding of customs regulations and import/export compliance., • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced logistics environment., • Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve queries and build effective working relationships. For more information and to apply, get in touch with Skye Madden – Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg