Customs Co-ordinator, Blackburn

My client is looking for an experienced Customs coordinator to work in their offices in Blackburn. If successful you will be working within a team to support the day to day operation processes. Please see below some of the main components of the role, if this is something you are interested in please do apply. Import customs clearances for inbound sea freight and air freight shipments using CHIEF A good working knowledge of the DMS customs warehousing system Good IT and numerical skills with particular emphasis on MS Office packages & PO Visibility Tools Knowledge of SAP is desirable Understanding of the HMRC requirements relating to the import and export business Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively. Commodity code classifications High level of understanding of working with freight forwarders Having previously worked within a retail environment would be an advantage Work closely with the operations team priorities and ensure that key issues are raised on a timely basis. Ensure key deadlines are met to facilitate customs entries and achieve delivery of shipments as required by customers Work closely with specified Group businesses in all shipping matters to support them in any area where assistance can be provided The ideal candidate should possess and be able to demonstrate the following attributes/key skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience of working within a customs & excise Strong numeracy and literacy skills (Mathematics and English O level / GCSE minimum grade C or above) Ability to prioritise own workload and to work unsupervised Ability to use their own initiative Ability to provide relevant information effectively to management and colleagues Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word Good understanding of purchasing and INCO terms Knowledge of SAP is desirable Knowledge of OPR, IPR, CFSP and Bonded Warehousing would be an advantage An eye for detail and a positive, confident and flexible approachAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser