Due to increased global growth in the business, we are seeking a Trade Compliance Co-Ordinator to be part of our team within the Heathrow Office of ALPI UK Ltd.

The role is to co-ordinate Trade Compliance, CITES and Customs on behalf of Alpi UK for our client.

Working Hours onsite: Monday – Friday 08.30 hours – 17.30 hours – one-hour unpaid lunch
Salary: £28,500.00 per annum, this is negotiable depending on experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete the Kering Product Libraries compliantly, within a timely manner.
Ensure all reports and KPIs for Trade Compliance are completed accurately by given deadlines.
Being able to determine correct tariff classifications for all supported brands within the Key Account function moving from the EU as required.
Issuing country specific guidance (for the UK) to the business on additional import requirements for stock products predominantly from the EU.
Maintain close liaison with line reporting and to provide support to the Head of function.
Providing support on internal projects where input, involvement or expertise where Trade Compliance is needed.
Auditing and monitoring entries to ensure they are compliant with local import and export legislation, as well as to support brand KPI audit requirements.
Ensure all operational activities are completed and followed up correctly in accordance with SOP’s and organisational policy.
Help facilitate Imports and Exports of non-stock goods, completing and suppling documents and declarations.
Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance on customs procedures.
Implement and improve new efficiencies in client workflow in conjunction with line manager.
Create and maintain written procedures.
Complete CITES applications.
Ensure all CITES trackers are completed accurately and constantly up to date.
Arrange DHL bookings for CITES permits.
Complete checks for all CITES permits, ensuring they have been issued correctly.
Immediately report and record any amendments and issues with the CITES permits to the line manager
Complete CITES Importer Notifications within the instructed time-period
Ensure all CITES permits are uploaded onto the Kering SharePoint
Ensure all Brand, Quarterly and Half-yearly reports are completed accurately by given deadlines.
Complete all Import, Export, Transit, ICS and ENS declarations compliantly in line with regulation.
Ensure the Kering trackers are completed accurately and constantly up to date
Complete archiving for Kering customs declarations
Ensure that any clearance instructions from 3rd parties are completed accurately and concisely
Immediately report any amendments to the customs declaration forms to line manager
Ensure the Kering SharePoint is up to date – ensuring all information and documentation are uploaded
Accurately complete all billing and invoicing within the instructed time-period
Ensure all Invoicing trackers are completed accurately and constantly up to date
Ensure all operational activities are completed on time
Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager
Operate in line with current IOP/SOPs for the department
Always maintain excellent customer and inter-departmental relationships giving regular feedback to line manager
Support the Customs Manager with any given compliance tasks pertaining to the Customs product
Implement and improve new efficiencies in customer workflow in conjunction with line manager
Provide holiday and sickness cover as required

Skills, Experience and Competencies

Experience within customs/trade compliance within a large business or brokerage firm, and an in-depth understanding of UK & EU Customs regulations and documentation
3 - 5 years experience in a similar position or Customs facing role
Knowledge of control documentation such as IMPROT and EXPORT permits for CITES would be preferable
Proficient understanding of international trade, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference and valuation
Fluent in English (verbal and written) essential with expert communication skills across all levels
Intermediate Excel skills
Ability to work as part of a team as well as being confident to work independently.
Demonstrates initiative and drive to meet deadlines while working in a busy environment.
Proficient with Microsoft packages especially MS Excel and other MS packages
Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Must be flexible with their working hours – occasional weekend work based on volume

Company Benefits

Along with 20 days annual leave + Public holidays and yearly pension review we offer the following benefits:

Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household
Access to our Employee Discounts and Benefits, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more
After completing six months’ service, Alpi UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary
After one year’s service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)
After one year’s service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan
Independent Financial Advice – Alpi offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.
Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 additional day on the anniversary of the date you joined Alpi UK)

About Us

The ALPI Group is a recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specializes in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. Albini & Pitigliani, our parent company in Italy, forms the basis of the acronym ALPI.

With 80 years of history, our company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion we strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.

Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group www.alpiworld.com

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