Customs Import Entry Clerk

Recruiter
Octain
Location
Chelmsford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
01 Oct 2024
Closes
07 Oct 2024
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Customs Import Entry Clerk Familiar with the New Customs CDS System

We are looking for a Customs Import Entry Clerk to expedite inbound Clearances using CDS on behalf of our clients in their interests whilst delivering strategic objectives of the group.

Daily responsibilities:

  • Receiving/sending of pre-advices and shipping documentation
  • Import Customs Clearance
  • Creation of job files
  • Issuing delivery instructions
  • Booking of FCL, LCL, FTL and air movements
  • Day to day invoicing and profit reporting
  • Follow up of purchase orders/shipments
  • Communication with overseas offices/partners
  • Customer reporting

Qualifications/Experience Required:

  • Forwarding Experience preferred
  • Technical Skills
  • Excellent ICT skills to include Microsoft packages
  • Behavioural Aptitudes
  • Good telephone manner and customer service skills are essential
  • Attention to detail
  • Friendly, calm and professional manner
  • Ability to handle pressure and good time-management
  • Ability to adapt to change and work effectively as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivated