Customs Coordinator
hace 1 día
Slough
Due to increased global growth in the business, we are seeking a Customs Coordinator to be part of our team within the Heathrow Office of ALPI UK Ltd. Working Hours onsite: Monday – Friday 08.30 hours – 17.30 hours – one-hour unpaid lunch • Assist the Customs manager in the execution of their duties in support of the Head Customs Compliance and Managing Director’s vision of the company to become more competitive and profitable., • Understand and execute the departments vision of good business development in order to successfully move Customs products., • Complete all Customs Import, Export and Cross Trade activities correctly and on time including financial, legal and invoicing transaction., • Correctly complete all customs import/export declaration forms., • Ensure all operational activities are completed on time., • Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to line manager., • Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on customer entries and submit reports to line manager weekly., • Maintain and utilise the operational system at all times., • Ensure all Import Duties/VAT is charged correctly upon invoicing and collect any monies due in line with SOPs, • Maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships at all times giving regular feedback to line manager., • Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control., • Maintain regular communication with sales teams reporting new sales leads and handover of shipments, • Always work compliantly within the confines of Company SOP, • Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager, • Follow up late customer payments in conjunction with credit control, • Communicate quotations to the line manager/sales team within two hours of receipt and ensure all quotations are recorded on the system in one format, • Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager., • Ensure all reports are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager., • Before release, ensure all goods under Alpi’s Deferment account are approved for delivery via accounts and/or line manager., • Accurately complete all invoicing within 48 hours of activity., • Ensure insurances are charged correctly and any insurance claims are handed to line manager without delay., • Working experience of Exports/Imports & Customs Compliance and regulations (at least 2 years’ experience), • Knowledge of customs requirements and formalities with particular focus on UK & EU imports, • Experience in road transport, logistics or haulage (Desirable but not essential), • 1 – 2 years working knowledge of the CDS system both Imports and Exports, • Knowledge of transit procedures and ETSF (Desirable but not essential), • HMRC amendment and reclaim experience, • Proficient with Microsoft packages especially MS Excel and other MS packages, • Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail, • Able to work independently and as part of a team Along with 20 days annual leave + public holidays and yearly pension review we offer the following benefits: • 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 Benefits, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more, • After completing six months’ service, Alpi UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary, • After one year’s service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required), • After one year’s service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan, • Independent Financial Advice – Alpi offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor. The ALPI Group is a recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specializes in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. Albini & Pitigliani, our parent company in Italy, forms the basis of the acronym ALPI. With 80 years of history, our company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion we strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility. Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group ___ #Alpiness