Customs Analyst at Hewett Recruitment in Ross-on-Wye

Customs Analyst

Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
12-month fixed-term contract | £27k - £30k

This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, starting in February, offering a varied role within a busy customs and logistics environment. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within imports, exports, customs clearance or logistics coordination, alongside excellent IT skills and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Some key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Checking shipment commodity codes, customs procedures and declaration information
• Accurately entering declarations onto customs software
• Completing customs clearance for intercompany imports and exports
• Working with SAP and third-party customs declaration software
• Communicating with customers, suppliers and internal departments
• Proactively resolving queries, delays and customs-related issues
• Liaising closely with customs agents to complete declarations and resolve discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring information is processed correctly and efficiently

Ideal skills and experience:

• Previous experience within imports, exports, customs or logistics (preferred)
• Customs clearance experience, although additional training can be provided
• Excellent IT skills, including strong Microsoft Excel ability
• Experience using SAP or another ERP system would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines
• A proactive, organised and adaptable approach
• Confidence using initiative, solving problems and making decisions
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global organisation in a varied and responsible role. If you have relevant customs, import/export or logistics experience