Ralawise is a market leading clothing distributor supplying wholesalers across the UK, Europe and global markets. With a diverse product range and complex international supply chains, we are committed to delivering goods efficiently, compliantly and sustainably.

To support this, we are currently recruiting a customs co-ordinator into the newly formed Customs Compliance team. The customs co-ordinator to be responsible for ensuring that the shipment of goods proceeds effectively. This will include ensuring compliance procedures meet with relevant local, country and international customs laws whilst supporting good governance, compliance & effective administration of the business.

• Responsibility for updating and maintaining internal data including commodity codes, country of origin and product weights
• Accurate and timely completion of necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost effective and lawful execution of all import/export activities accurately logging with HMRC
• Check correct import duty and import VAT has been calculated and paid correctly by the freight agencies acting on our behalf
• Check correct export duty has been calculated and paid correctly by the freight agencies acting on our behalf
• Query and request corrections and amendments with freight forwarders and supplier
• Collaborate with suppliers, forwarders and agents to acquire up to date shipment information
• Provide appropriate monthly reporting of import/ export transactions and any HMRC required submissions

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Well organised and strong administrative and IT skills (especially Microsoft Excel)

The following would be advantageous:

• An understanding of HMRC rules regarding importing and exporting shipments including the understanding of the role of freight forwarders, Incoterms and customs entry documentation

Hours are 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 2.30pm on Fridays.
23 days holiday + your birthday off as extra holiday increase with service)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In perso

• Responsibility for updating and maintaining internal data including commodity codes, country of origin and product weights
• Accurate and timely completion of necessary documentation and online forms for the efficient, cost effective and lawful execution of all import/export activities accurately logging with HMRC
• Check correct import duty and import VAT has been calculated and paid correctly by the freight agencies acting on our behalf
• Check correct export duty has been calculated and paid correctly by the freight agencies acting on our behalf
• Query and request corrections and amendments with freight forwarders and supplier
• Collaborate with suppliers, forwarders and agents to acquire up to date shipment information
• Provide appropriate monthly reporting of import/ export transactions and any HMRC required submission