Customs Clerk

Customs Clerk – Colnbrook – Up to £35,000

Our client, who are an international freight forwarder are looking for a Customs Clerk to join their team in Colnbrook.

As Customs Clerk, you will be tasked to co-ordinate all import and export activities in relation to all things customs related.

Job type: Permanent

Days: Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to £35,000.00

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the processes, documentation, and terminology involved in international shipping from time of purchase order issuance through the delivery of the cargo 
• Identify and resolve issues that could potentially result in delayed cargo release or final delivery
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritize tasks between daily responsibilities
• Demonstrate proactive, professional, clarity, and reliability to our peers and our customers through verbal and written language
• Promote a positive working relationship for all team member
• Analyze and validate import documentation and data to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations prior to entry submission
• Receive and review documentation to input and transmit data
• Ensure regulatory requirements are met, and proper documentation exists for all shipments
• Manage customer invoicing, process vendor payables, and assist with receivables of assigned accounts

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with CDS
• Experience in imports &/or exports
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent customer service skills and follow up to be utilized with customers and the network
• Proven track record of dealing with customers and being client focused
• Critical-thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills to adapt to ever-changing tasks and customer needs
• Reputation for logical, methodical, and expedient approach to problem resolution
• High level of attention to detail
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

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