At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a customs team and manage import/export operations in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established supply chain specialist with a focus on compliance and performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, healthcare cash plan, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact by ensuring smooth customs operations and compliance.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of customs processing experience and previous leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are working with a well-established supply chain specialist to recruit a Permanent Customs Team Leader to work Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm in the Dover area. In this role, you will lead a small customs team and manage the road freight including overseeing import/export and end-to-end customs operations. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, healthcare cash plan and on-site parking.
The Role:
- Leading/supporting the customs team to ensure consistent performance and compliance, allocating workloads and conducting performance reviews.
- Oversee accurate import/export declarations and act as the point of escalation for complex or high-risk entries, liaising with customs authorities to ensure smooth and timely resolutions.
- Ensure full compliance with HMRC and regulatory bodies, staying up to date with changes to customs legislation/tariffs, and implement internal SOPs and best practices.
- Monitor daily customs operations to ensure accuracy and adhere to KPIs, including reviewing entries and documentation to minimise errors/delays.
- Liaise with customers, transport teams, warehouse, and external partners, communicating delays and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Oversee the accurate calculation of duties, taxes and fees, ensuring timely payments and correct use of deferment accounts, monitoring discrepancies.
- Proactively identify operational/compliance risks, providing clear guidance to the team and resolving customs issues efficiently while escalating critical matters if required.
About You:
- Minimum 3-5 years HMRC customs entry processing / CDS experience.
- Previous team leader or supervisory experience.
- Strong HS code classification knowledge.
- Good working knowledge of DEFRA, IPAFFS and related applications.
- Experience handling temperature-controlled goods.
- Strong working knowledge of CargoWise.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Customs Team Leader in Hythe employer: New Appointments Group
Join a well-established supply chain specialist in Dover as a Customs Team Leader, where you will lead a dedicated team in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Enjoy a competitive salary alongside benefits such as a pension, healthcare cash plan, and on-site parking, all while having the opportunity to grow your career in customs operations. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
