Customs and Logistics Officer

The primary purpose of the Customs & Logistics Officer position is ensuring compliance with UK customs regulations, Compliance and Risk Management and Liaison with Authorities.

Client Details

Michael Page is happy to be working with a well established client based in Southampton. Our client is a global leader in integrated vehicle transportation and logistics, supporting their customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-consumer. Their ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

Description

The key responsibilities for the Customs and Logistics Officer role are:

* Ensuring compliance with UK customs regulations
* Support the Logistics dept. continuous growth and improvements to deliver better value to our clients
* Act as a guru in the field of HM customs & Revenue to help support the company with our legal obligations to customs procedures
* To provide support to Southampton Terminal with the Customs Inventory Link project which is planned to start in 2025
* Assist Finance team with the Duty deferment account queries and act as a go between for our dept./finance/HMRC
* Navigate and keep up to date with the latest HMRC requirements
* To Support the Team with Export/Import work to generate more revenue for the company
* Compliance and Risk Management: Monitor changes in customs regulations, update internal processes, and conduct regular audits
* Liaison with Authorities: Maintain communication with HMRC and relevant authorities, facilitate customs inspections, and resolve issues during clearance.
* Day-to-day logistics coordination for DSCS customers
* Operational coordination, planning, and monitoring of services
* Negotiation of freight costs and preparation of offers/tender responses
* Maintaining positive customer relationships and promoting services
* Preparing accurate and competitive quotations
* Timely creation and processing of invoices
* Supporting DSCS colleagues in multiple locations
* Maintaining departmental profitability and quality customer services

Profile

The successful candidate for the Customs and Logistics Officer role is someone with the following:

* 3+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding/Import/Export
* Min 5 years' experience in a customs clearance role
* Excellent analytically skills and problem-solving capabilities
* In-depth understanding of UK and international customs regulations, including tariff classification, valuation, and origin rules.
* Ability to run a logistics job completely independent
* Good negotiation skills
* Positive attitude to work
* Demonstrable ability to working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Familiarity with customs software and electronic data interchange (EDI) systems

Qualifications

* Customs Qualification BIFA - BTEC

Job Offer

The candidate for the Customs and Logistics Officer role will receive the following:

• 25 days holiday plus public holidays and will increase with service
• Private medical care - family cover - currently through BUPA
• Life assurance
• GIP scheme
• EAP scheme
• Company sick pay
• Pension - choice of AE pension (People's Pension) or DC scheme (Aviva)
• Gym Contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company eye care scheme
• Paid training and development courses