Job Description

Role: Customs Declarant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday 1200-2100

Location: Northampton, NN4

Why Join DACHSER?

At DACHSER, we're a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year--from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world's top logistics providers, we don't just move goods--we keep the world connected.

What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you'll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that's shaping the future of logistics.

Purpose Of the Role:

To complete electronically the customs entry requirements for European Road Operations in response to customer requests. Completion of customs administration whilst adhering to and complying with company and external authority and customs requirements and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Liaising with customers (internal or external where necessary) to obtain clearance instructions and information required to complete the customs declaration prior to shipping Reviewing customer documentation to ensure all data sets required are present before commencing customs clearance. This includes, but is not limited to, checking information such as EORI, commodity codes, tariff information's, customs procedures, licence requirements and any other formalities applicable to the movement Submitting customs declarations to HMRC using the appropriate software Submitting transit declarations to HMRC using the appropriate software Problem solving and liaising with appropriate team to resolve rejected entries Positively engaging with Supervisor to ensure issues or potential issues are known within the team Checking entries accuracy Ensuring compliance of standard operating procedures for Customs and AEO process Direct liaison with UK Export Customs Manager, supervisors, senior declarants and any customs authorities such as HMRC where necessary Take responsibility for being knowledgeable with topics that have an impact on the customs department Display Dachser values in your day-to-day work ethic Ensuring compliance of standard operating procedures for Customs and AEO process Effectively using Microsoft 365 Package to communicate with external and internal customers

The Ideal candidate will have:

Excellent Communication skills - with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing An awareness of European geography Ability to listen to others and understand the situation from their perspective Excellent problem solving and analysis skills Ability to deal with problems efficiently and professionally Mathematical and computer literacy Attention to detail and high level of accuracy A high customer service orientation with a passion for delivering quality Highly adaptable
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

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Work Location: In person