Junior Operations Coordinator Apprentice

The apprentice will be taught to manage and oversee shipments for assigned accounts. Charging, costing and arranging the movement of goods and consignments, flow of paperwork to ensure Customs clearances are processed quickly and deliveries are made in good time. Managing the full supply chain process for a shipment for specified accounts, from start to finish. 

Tasks & Responsibilities

• To ensure compliance with the customs regulations of the UK/EU


• To transpose customs declaration information from documents, and or other data sources, into the customs brokerage system accurately


• To manage and meet required internal and external KPIs


• To understand and utilize all elements of Customs


• To correspond with Customs/other government agencies as required in a timely manner


• To keep up to date on all regulatory requirements governing imports


• To build and maintain strong relationships with customs authorities and other government agencies


• To be responsible for arranging and completing all associated paperwork, which documents the nature of the goods being imported from abroad and that they are legal and legitimate.Ensuring all is in order in relation to import quotas, tariffs, trade agreements and HM Revenue and Customs regulations


• Responsibility for costing jobs and ensuring maximum profitability for the organisation


• Establishing contacts and relationships with HM Customs to ensure efficient transfer of goods through the legal process


• Ability to manage deadlines and sometimes difficult situations, therefore an element of negotiation is required in order to be able to meet timescales