Customs Assistant

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Your role

We are looking for a Customs Assistant who will be based in our Logistics Facility near Nottingham and will support Customs Activities in EMEA Region with focus on UK, ensuring compliance with import-export regulations, preparing documentation 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 part of the EssilorLuxottica Group.

Main responsibilities:

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

Main requirements:

1. Basic Knowledge of import - export processes
2. Familiarity with Harmonized Codes
3. Familiarity with Trade-Customs compliance requirements
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
5. Preferential SAP ERP knowledge
6. Basic understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain processes
7. Organizational skills and time management
8. Accuracy in managing data and documentation
9. Willingness to learn Customs processes
10. Proactive attitude and willingness to work in team

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