Trade and Customs Administrator

On behalf of our client an inspiring well known brand - we’re looking for a Trade and Customs Administrator who will be responsible for supporting a specific project within the Trade and Customs department to review, collate and submit, retrospective import duty reclaims to HMRC.

This is a great opportunity to obtain Trade and Customs experience and a foot in the door with a leading UK business

Please note this role is initially offered on a 6 month fixed term contract paid by the employer with a strong chance that this will be extended

What you can expect:

* Hybrid working between home and office

* 26 days holiday to start plus bank holidays

* 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Minimum but more likely 12 with access to internal vacancies along the way

* Salary of between £31-34k DOE and Qualification

* Performance related annual bonus scheme

* Half day on a Friday!

* Contributory pension and more

* Medical cover and health cash plan

* The chance to work for one of the UKs leading brands

Role Purpose:

Working with the Trade & Customs Manager, Procurement and external Suppliers, the administrator will support a project that will involve the reviewing of import data and origin documentation, liaising and communicating with the wider Customs Team, Procurement and Suppliers - ensuring that any documentation received is in line with the relevant legislative provisions.

Key internal interfaces include Finance and Purchasing. Key external interfaces will be with Suppliers and third-party customs agents.

Key Responsibilities:

* The candidate must have demonstrable experience of attention to detail, tenacity and of working in a fast-paced environment and preferably experience of working manufacturing environments.

* Customs knowledge and experience is desirable but not essential

* Develop and deliver regular progress reports / presentations to communicate status of import / export operations and driving actions within functions

* Seek out efficiency improvements to optimize Trade and Customs operations

* Ensure that the company receives the appropriate proof of origin documentation to enable them to utilise Free Trade Agreement (FTA) provisions upon importation in the UK.

* Review documents to ensure that they are in-line with legislative requirements.

* Liaise with suppliers if documentation is missing or not in-line with requirements.

* Escalate non-responsive / non-compliant suppliers to Purchasing.

* Support the T&C Manager to collate and submit reclaim requests to HMRC.

* Work with the T&C Manager to develop and deliver regular progress reports / presentations to Senior Management.

Qualification & Experience:

* Fluent in English (written and spoken).

* Attention to detail.

* Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

* Strong IT skills using office tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

* Ability to work cross functionally and build effective relationships.

* Good communication skills.

* Knowledge and experience of automotive, manufacturing, retail or logistics supply chain operations (Desirable)

* Technical and operational knowledge and experience of customs and international trade legislation (Desirable)

If you do not have an up to date CV but would like a conversation about this role, please contact Gavin Reynolds for a conversation