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We are actively looking to engage customs compliance professional with a passion for shipping and European / RoW freight forwarding for a new role as a Customs Compliance Co-ordinator in Southampton. The role will be in Southampton on a hybrid basis with one day per week working from home.Client Details My client is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions for growth, in the freight 'shipping industry. You will be joining a fast-paced environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on providing customs clearance for air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive.Job Description As a Customs Compliance Co-ordinator you will report in to the Customs & Compliance Manager on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility across the Southampton, Hampshire office. Inputting road, air, sea freight clearances into CDS / CHIEF using a variety of software such as Destin8. Responsible for preparing road, air and sea freight documentation for customs entries - such as export packing lists, certificates of origin, EUR1s, ATR1s, dual use licensing, port charges, cost of special documents, etc. Handling customs entries (EUR1's / ATR1's) and arranging billings for VAT/Duties. Ensuring, booking and conducting of full end-to-end customs clearance. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have an expansive background in customs compliance within the freight forwarding industry or could be a graduate looking to enter the industry whilst gaining experience. The ideal Customs Compliance Co-ordinator will have the following skills and experience: 2+ years experience in customs and/or customs compliance. OR be a graduate looking to gain exposure in the industry. Experience of using CDS or CHIEF software for customs entries. Desirable experience of compliance such as AEO, Letter of Credit Documentation, IPR and/or OPR. Knowledge of INCOTerms is advantageous. Commutable to Southampton on a hybrid basis. What's On Offer? £28,000 - £34,000 32 days annual leave 10% - 15% company bonus / profit share Comprehensive company benefits account. World-class training & development and large opportunities to progress.#J-18808-Ljbffr