Supply Chain Customs Assistant
6 days ago
Atherstone
We are seeking a detail oriented, strategic and highly motivated Customs Assistant. The Customs Assistant will be responsible for coordinating customs processes and procedures across various departments within the business. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to use their own initiative. Your New Role • Checking, reviewing, analysing and presenting data, • Overseeing the process of customs classification, • Overseeing the resolution of queries raised by purchasing and customs teams, • Processing customs declarations using customs software, • Identifying areas of improvement and optimising processes, • Cross-check various sources of information incl. contracts and internal systems, • Dealing with suppliers and gathering relevant supplier information (supplier, product and account details across all temperature regimes and product categories, • Initiating and coordinating within the team or other departments in order to efficiently and effectively accomplish assigned tasks, • Level 2 Customs Practitioner qualification, • Experience as a Customs Clerk or similar, • Experience working with customs data and knowledge of customs legislation, • An understanding of customs processes and requirements from either a logistics, buying or finance background, • Experience in a busy, deadline driven environment, • Track record of rolling out new policies and procedural initiatives, • High focused and accurate with a meticulous eye for detail, • Great team player who works collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, • Excellent verbal, written communication and administration skills, • Salary starting £37,545 rising to £43,840, • Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4pm, with the opportunity of 2 day a week remote working, • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, • In office flexi-time, • Full training provided, • Pension scheme, • Private employee medical insurance after 4 years, • Company sick pay scheme, • Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay after 1 year, • Long service rewards, • Access to MyBenefits, where you can find a wide range of benefits, including our bike to work scheme, shopping and cinema discounts, health cash plan, a FREE will, travel and discounted gym memberships, as well as a host of benefits to support your financial and wellbeing needs, • Access to a free,24/7, confidential virtual GP service for all Aldi Colleagues and their children (under the age of 16), • You’ll need to live within 90 minutes of your main working location Aldi is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, providing an environment in which collaboration, respect and fairness are essential. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all of our colleagues and prospective colleagues fairly and with respect. If you’re looking for a career that gives you more, apply today! *Please be aware that this role does not fulfil the requirements for visa sponsorship