Trade Compliance Coordinator
5 days ago
Colnbrook
Due to increased global growth in the business, we are seeking a Trade Compliance Co-Ordinator to be part of our team within the Heathrow Office of ALPI UK Ltd. The role is to co-ordinate Trade Compliance, CITES and Customs on behalf of Alpi UK for our client. • Working Hours onsite: Monday – Friday 08.30 hours – 17.30 hours – one-hour unpaid lunch, • Salary: £28,500.00 per annum, this is negotiable depending on experience Duties and Responsibilities: • Complete the Kering Product Libraries compliantly, within a timely manner., • Ensure all reports and KPIs for Trade Compliance are completed accurately by given deadlines., • Being able to determine correct tariff classifications for all supported brands within the Key Account function moving from the EU as required., • Issuing country specific guidance (for the UK) to the business on additional import requirements for stock products predominantly from the EU., • Maintain close liaison with line reporting and to provide support to the Head of function., • Providing support on internal projects where input, involvement or expertise where Trade Compliance is needed., • Auditing and monitoring entries to ensure they are compliant with local import and export legislation, as well as to support brand KPI audit requirements., • Ensure all operational activities are completed and followed up correctly in accordance with SOP’s and organisational policy., • Help facilitate Imports and Exports of non-stock goods, completing and suppling documents and declarations., • Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance on customs procedures., • Implement and improve new efficiencies in client workflow in conjunction with line manager., • Create and maintain written procedures., • Complete CITES applications., • Ensure all CITES trackers are completed accurately and constantly up to date., • Arrange DHL bookings for CITES permits., • Complete checks for all CITES permits, ensuring they have been issued correctly., • Immediately report and record any amendments and issues with the CITES permits to the line manager, • Complete CITES Importer Notifications within the instructed time-period, • Ensure all CITES permits are uploaded onto the Kering SharePoint, • Ensure all Brand, Quarterly and Half-yearly reports are completed accurately by given deadlines., • Complete all Import, Export, Transit, ICS and ENS declarations compliantly in line with regulation., • Ensure the Kering trackers are completed accurately and constantly up to date, • Complete archiving for Kering customs declarations, • Ensure that any clearance instructions from 3rd parties are completed accurately and concisely, • Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to line manager, • Ensure the Kering SharePoint is up to date – ensuring all information and documentation are uploaded, • Accurately complete all billing and invoicing within the instructed time-period, • Ensure all Invoicing trackers are completed accurately and constantly up to date, • Ensure all operational activities are completed on time, • Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager, • Operate in line with current IOP/SOPs for the department, • Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager, • Support the Customs Manager with any given compliance tasks pertaining to the Customs product, • Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager, • Provide holiday and sickness cover as required Skills, Experience and Competencies • Experience within customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage firm, and an in-depth understanding of UK & EU Customs regulations and documentation, • 3 - 5 years experience in a similar position or Customs facing role, • Knowledge of control documentation such as IMPROT and EXPORT permits for CITES would be preferable, • Proficient understanding of international trade, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference and valuation, • Fluent in English (verbal and written) essential with expert communication skills across all levels, • Intermediate Excel skills, • Ability to work as part of a team as well as being confident to work independently., • Demonstrates initiative and drive to meet deadlines while working in a busy environment., • 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, • Must be flexible with their working hours – occasional weekend work based on volume Company Benefits 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., • Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 additional day on the anniversary of the date you joined Alpi UK) About Us 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