Freight Customs Coordinator

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Customs Coordinator based in Sale working for a worldwide freight forwarding company. With over 70 offices, 200 agents covering 5 continents we offer local expertise with global experience catering to each customer's specific transportation and logistics needs. This is a hybrid role working 3 days in the office and 2 days home. Your role of Senior Customs Coordinator to handle import customs clearances. In this position you will hold ultimate responsibility for the following duties / tasks: - Provide an outstanding level of customer service to both internal & external clients - Handling Sea / Air and Road freight customs clearances. - Ensure the accurate and timely processing of import customs declarations - Ensure correct payment of duty & VAT - Manage the release of consignments at port - All aspects of CDS & Customs Warehousing - Manage post clearance action Applying candidates will possess: - Experience from working for a freight forwarder in a Customs/ imports role - A broad understanding of the overall customs process - Knowledge of Import Clearance systems, ideally CDS but any imports clearance skills are welcome Chief/ASM/CNS/Destin8/Boxtop - Extensive knowledge of the customs tariff - Excellent communication skills - Strong attention to detail - Exceptional IT skills - Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual - Strong organisational & time management skills Benefits Salary £30,000 to £33,000 Flexibility for the right candidate Pension 23 days holiday rising with length of service Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days from home