Import Customs Declarant

Role: Customs Declarant

Contract: Permanent

Hours:1200 - 2100

Location: Northampton, NN4

Why work for DACHSER?

Were a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running

today and tomorrow.

DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.
Pension Contribution

27 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount Platform

Life Assurance Benefit

Cycle To Work Scheme

Purpose Of The Role:

To complete electronically the customs entry requirements for European Road Operations in response to customer requests.

Completion of customs administration whilst adhering to and complying with company and external authority and customs requirements and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing customer documentation to ensure all data sets required are present before commencing customs clearance. This includes, but is not limited to, checking information such as EORI, commodity codes, tariff information's, customs procedures, licence requirements and any other formalities applicable to the movement

Submitting customs declarations to HMRC using the appropriate software

Liaising with customers (internal or external where necessary) to obtain clearance instructions and information required to complete the customs declaration prior to shipping

Effective use of applications such as the CustomsHub and eAuth to communicate with internal customers and acquire additional information as required

Submitting transit declarations to HMRC using the appropriate software (export only)

Problem solving and liaising with appropriate team to resolve rejected entries

Positively engaging with Team Leader to ensure issues or potential issues are known within the team

Checking entries accuracy and calculation of VAT/DUTIES if required

Ensuring compliance of standard operating procedures for Customs and AEO process

Direct liaison with UK Customs Manager, supervisors, team leaders and any customs authorities such as HMRC where necessary

Take responsibility for being knowledgeable with topics that have an impact on the customs department

Display Dachser values in your day to day work ethic

Ensuring compliance of standard operating procedures for Customs and AEO process

Skills & Experience:
Excellent communication skills

with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing

An awareness of European geography

Ability to listen to others and understand the situation from their perspective

Excellent problem solving and analysis skills

Ability to deal with problems efficiently and professionally

Mathematical and computer literacy

Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

A high customer service orientation with a passion for delivering quality

Highly adaptable

*Please note, in this role you will be required to work bank holidays, you will receive a day back in lieu for each bank holiday worked*

Role: Customs Declarant

Contract: Permanent

Hours:

1200 - 2100

Location: Northampton, NN4
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