Job Description
Customs Team Leader - Dover - VR/21045
The Company & Role:
Our client, a leading logistics companies, are currently looking to recruit a Customs Team Leader for their team in Dover. The successful candidate must have customs and supervisory experience.
A EU foreign language is a distinct advantage also.
Duties of the Customs Team Leader:
· Proactively supervise the customs department effectively
· Effectively manage the day to day operations of the department in the absence of the Customs Manager
· Ensuring compliance of standard operating procedures for Customs & AEO processes
· Responding to requests for customs services providing effective & efficient solutions to facilitate adherence to operational & service deadlines
· Collaboration with internal customers to maximise synergies & promote cross team, branch interactions & communications
· Direct liaison with the Customs Manager, customers & Customs authorities such as HMRC & other agencies including, but not limited to, Border Force & DEFRA
· Support HMRC AEO audits, internal AEO monitoring activities & HMRC assurance events
· Support the department to resolve day to day issues and queries
· Absence management & recording
Requirements of the Customs Team Leader:
· Good knowledge of Third country customs regulations
· Good comprehension of Customs procedures & formalities
· Knowledge of & familiarity with UK CHIEF system & proprietary software systems
· Familiar with Microsoft Office programs & DataFreight - Desirable
· Excellent problem solving & analysis skills
· Attention to detail & high levels of accuracy
· Excellent communication skills
· Supportive & coaching capabilities
In Return for the role of Customs Team Leader:
You will receive a salary depending on experience & the opportunity to grow in a forward thinking company.