Trade Compliance Coordinator

Our client, a well-respected player in the Supply Chain & Logistics industry, offering a number of specialist services such as freight forwarding, customs clearance and warehousing, are looking to recruit a Trade Compliance Coordinator to be based at offices in London, Heathrow.

The role is available due to increased global growth in the business.

On Offer:

• Attractive salary, in line with skills and experience
• Monday to Friday working hours, 08:30 am - 5:30pm
• 20 days annual leave (rising to 25) + Public holidays. Plus one Milestone Day per year to take as you wish
• Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household.
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.
• After 1 year of service - Private Medical Scheme & Company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan

Main Purpose of the Role:

To support Key Account Trade Compliance Functions with KPI and Product Reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Co-ordinator:

• Working closely with line report and operators to ensure smooth movement of items across borders
• Being able to determine correct tariff classifications for all supported brands within the Key Account function moving from the EU as required
• Issuing country specific guidance (for the UK) to the business on additional import requirements for stock products predominantly from the EU
• Maintain close liaison with line reporting and to provide support to the Head of function
• Providing support on internal projects where input, involvement or expertise from Trade Compliance is needed
• Auditing and monitoring entries to ensure they are compliant with local import and export legislation, as well as to support brand KPI audit requirements
• Ensure all operational activities are completed and followed up correctly in accordance with SOP’s and organisational policy.
• Help facilitate Imports and Exports of non-stock goods, completing and suppling documents and declarations
• Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance on customs procedures.
• Maintenance of the CITES portal, uploading Import and Re-Export CITES certificates
• Implement and improve new efficiencies in client workflow in conjunction with line manager
• Report any sales leads (new clients) to the line manager for distribution to the sales team.
• Create and maintain written procedures
• Ensure all reports & KPI’s are generated by given deadlines and handed to line manager for submission to each area of Key Accounts
• Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager and Head of Department weekly

To Be Considered:

• Experience within customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage firm and an in-depth understanding of UK and EU Customs regulations
• Proficient understanding of international trade, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference, and valuation
• Fluent in English (verbal and written) essential with expert communication skills across all levels
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to work as part of a team as well and being confident independently
• Demonstrate initiative and drive to meet deadlines while working in a busy environment

For more details, please contact Willis Global -a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry