Import Clearance Coordinator

Import Clearance Coordinator - If you're ready to be part of a pioneering company that sets the standard in the logistics and maritime industry, apply today! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Import Clearance Coordinator on a permanent basis in our office in Ipswich, Suffolk. Why Cory Brothers? At Cory Brothers Limited, we pride ourselves on being a trusted supply chain partner for over 180 years, supporting businesses worldwide with our comprehensive range of global shipping services. As a part of our dynamic team, you'll be working within a well-established company that values efficiency, innovation, and reliability. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increases with length of service. Pension: company pension scheme available. Employee extras such as: Cycle to work scheme, Electric Vehicle scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Bonus Payment, Hybrid working, Life Assurance, and eye care vouchers. About the role: As an Import Clearance Coordinator , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Cory Brothers' operations continue to run smoothly and efficiently. Your primary responsibilities will be to oversee and manage the customs clearance process, ensuring all necessary documentation is accurately prepared and submitted. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs regulations, act as a liaison between various stakeholders, classify goods appropriately, and use advanced software systems to manage customs declarations. You will also be responsible for identifying potential compliance risks and providing support and guidance to clients and internal teams. Main duties and responsibilities: Prepare and submit customs documentation, including declarations and licences, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Maintain a strong understanding of customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements. Serve as the primary contact with customs authorities, shipping companies, and other stakeholders. Accurately classify goods using the correct system codes for duty rates. Keep detailed records of all customs transactions. Use advanced customs software systems for processing declarations and staying informed about regulatory changes. Identify and mitigate potential customs compliance risks. Provide expert assistance and guidance to clients and internal teams on customs-related inquiries. Stay updated on evolving customs regulations and industry best practises. About you: You are a detail-oriented professional with a keen eye for accuracy and efficiency. With proven experience in customs clearance or a related field, you understand the intricacies of international trade compliance. You possess a strong understanding of customs regulations, tariffs, and trade compliance, and are proficient in using customs clearance software and tools. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build robust relationships with stakeholders, and your effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities, combined with strong time management and organisational skills, make you an asset to any team. You have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. Desirable attributes include relevant certification in customs clearance or international trade. If you are passionate about logistics and ready to join a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! We would love to hear why you are motivated to apply and how do your skills/experience make you suitable for this role? Please do let us know along with forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. No recruitment agencies, please Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. Additional keywords import operator, import clerk, import coordinator, customs clearance, customs compliance, supply chain operations, shipping, logistics, documentation, international trade, Import management, customer service, data management. c This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application. TPBN1_UKTJ