Customs Specialist

As Customs Specialist, you will support and guide the UK Business Units in customs special procedures in accordance with HMRC guidelines. You will manage the day-to-day running of the customs special procedures for the UK Business Units, working with key stakeholders to develop and execute plans while ensuring customs compliance requirements are met. You will escalate any customs compliance issues to the Manager Europe Regional Compliance and remain current on relevant customs law and regulations concerning products imported by NOV operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure ongoing compliance across the UK Business Units to meet requirements of NOV customs approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of goods imported to Inward Processing and assist with submission of Bills of Discharge to HMRC to meet deadlines.
• Manage third party approved vendors in line with current Inward Processing Authorisation.
• Prepare and support external audits as required by HMRC.
• Knowledge of commodity codes.
• Manage customs clearance for equipment being imported into IP or any other customs procedure.
• Manage customs clearance for equipment being re-exported out of IP or any other customs procedure.
• Recordkeeping in line with HMRC guidance.
• Knowledge of FTA.
• Knowledge of Origin and Preference.
• Post entry audit checks required.
• Issuing letters of instruction to customs brokers for IP shipments.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Extensive experience in Import/Export (Customs Qualification completed with Institute of Export - desirable).
• In-depth knowledge of Customs practices and Customs special procedures.
• Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Knowledge of using a duty management system.
• Understands business needs and drivers, and can anticipate the impact of change, accepting risk and uncertainty.
• Provides colleagues with the necessary information to complete tasks and improve processes based on business needs.
• Takes personal responsibility in challenging situations, engages in disputes to settle them equitably, and dependably achieves goals.
• Motivates a wide range of individuals, including direct reports and team members, and is firm yet diplomatic when negotiating.

What NOV can offer you on top of a competitive salary?

Health & Wellbeing: 30 days holiday plus 4 bank holidays, Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
Finance & Protection: Pension plan, Income protection, Life Assurance, Personal Accident.
Other flexible benefits available for you and your family through salary sacrifice: Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Partner Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Retail Vouchers, Gym membership, Cycle to work, Travel Insurance.