Customs & Logistics Officer

Customs & Logistics Officer

See yourself at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. We collaborate, we care, we challenge every day to keep the world in motion and transform logistics into a zero-emissions, carbon-free industry. Join us and make it happen!

The primary purpose of the Customs & Logistics Officer position is ensuring compliance with UK customs regulations, Compliance and Risk Management, and Liaison with Authorities.

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Act as a guru in the field of HM customs & Revenue to help support the company with our legal obligations to customs procedures.
2. Assist Finance team with the Duty deferment account queries and act as a go between for our dept./finance/HMRC.
3. Navigate and keep up to date with the latest HMRC requirements.
4. Support the Team with Export/Import work to generate more revenue for the company.
5. Compliance and Risk Management: Monitor changes in customs regulations, update internal processes, and conduct regular audits.
6. Liaison with Authorities: Maintain communication with HMRC and relevant authorities, facilitate customs inspections, and resolve issues during clearance.
7. Negotiate freight costs and prepare offers/tender responses.
8. Maintain positive customer relationships and promote services.
9. Prepare accurate and competitive quotations.
10. Timely creation and processing of invoices.
11. Support DSCS colleagues in multiple locations.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

1. 3+ years of experience in Freight Forwarding/Import/Export.
2. Customs Qualification BIFA – BTEC.
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a customs clearance role.
4. Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
5. In-depth understanding of UK and international customs regulations, including tariff classification, valuation, and origin rules.
6. Established experience of T1 creation, discharge, and set up.
7. Ability to run a logistics job completely independent.
8. Good negotiation skills.
9. Positive attitude to work.
10. Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
11. Familiarity with customs software and electronic data interchange (EDI) systems.

ABOUT YOU

You will be able to meet changing priorities and business needs in a positive and flexible manner, as well as having the ability to understand, accept, and enjoy cultural differences.

Closing date: 18th February 2025.

ABOUT US

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services.

We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.

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