Customs Assistant

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Your role

We are looking for a Customs Manager who will be based in our Logistics Facility near Nottingham and will support Customs Activities in the EMEA Region with a focus on the UK, ensuring compliance with import-export regulations, preparing documentation, and dealing with Customs Authorities and Logistics Providers. The role will be required to recover Customs documents, granting record-keeping standards, and supporting the application of tools and standards to other UK Companies that are part of the EssilorLuxottica Group.

Main responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with Customs Authorities and Logistics Providers
2. Maintain relations with Customs Authorities in the UK in case of audits or specific requests
3. Provide Customs Clearance information to Customs Brokers
4. Assist Logistics Team to avoid delays in Customs Clearance
5. Provide support for audits and compliance checks from Authorities or Internal Departments
6. Perform controls and ask for documents revision
7. Maintain accurate records of Customs Clearances, retrieving Customs documentation
8. Monitor changes in Customs Regulations
9. Connect with other EL Group Entities to check their standards
10. Reporting

Main requirements:

1. At least 3 years of experience in the Customs field
2. Good knowledge of import – export processes
3. Good interpersonal skills, particularly with Authorities
4. Familiarity with Harmonized Codes
5. Familiarity with Trade-Customs compliance requirements
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
7. Preferential SAP ERP knowledge
8. Basic understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain processes
9. Organizational skills and time management
10. Accuracy in managing data and documentation
11. Proactive attitude and willingness to work in a team