customs specialist

• Coordinate the import of goods under the IGCR scheme, ensuring adherence to customs regulations and timely clearance. 

• Receipt and retention of relevant documentation (in accordance with requirements. 

• Use of Customs/VAT Regimes to minimise duty/tax expenditure.

• Process/prepare and apply various customs permits and declarations (Sites handling Customs Clearance In house)

• Maintenance of master data with relevant stakeholders

• The production of KPI has to support the Customs Compliance Manager.

• Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and port authorities to facilitate smooth import processes.

The Customs Specialist will be responsible for the following:-
 Resolves daily compliance and/or clearance issues with Customs brokers, 3rd
party logistics providers and other stakeholders
 Check and confirm the Tariff Classification, Valuation and Origin (Preferential or
Non Preferential) status for all imports and exports.
 Serves as the key resource and subject matter expert on import compliance and
daily operational activities
 Liaise with Export Control to ensure the inclusion of the correct licence
information on export documentation.
 Minimise the payment of Customs Duty or VAT by using the appropriate Customs
Regimes.
 Receipt and retention (subject to Government requirements) of customs
documentation.
 Weekly/Monthly production of KPI’s to support the Customs Compliance
Manager.
 Respond to requests for Information or Documentation to support government

agency requests.
 Ensure compliance with all relevant customs laws, EOU guidelines, and the IGCR scheme
requirements.
 Escalate any issues to the Logistics Manager or Customs Compliance Manager
as required.
 Preparation and/or checking and submission of the quarterly Inward Processing
Report.
 The Customs Specialist will be responsible for the management of customs
clearance activities, compliance and problem resolution to support the supply
chain and operations of the site.
 This position will serve as the first line liaison between GKN and its Customs
Brokers.
 The development of process and identification of improvement activities will be a
key objective of this role in addition to ensuring optimisation of Duty and VAT
outgoings through the use of the correct Customs Regimes.
 Good knowledge of Global Trade, Customs legislation, and requirements in
respect of Classification, Valuation and Origin will be paramount along with
excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. The ability to work alone and as
part of a team is key.

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