Trade Compliance Coordinator

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Location: Heathrow Area

Position: Permanent, Full Time

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Due to continued global growth, our client is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to join their Heathrow team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics organisation with strong family values and a long-standing reputation within the industry.

What you'll do:

As Trade Compliance Coordinator you will support key account trade compliance functions with KPI and product reporting.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure all Trade Compliance reports and KPIs are completed accurately and within deadlines
• Determine correct tariff classifications for supported brands moving from the EU
• Issue UK-specific import guidance to the business
• Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance of customs procedures
• Complete Import, Export, Transit, ICS and ENS declarations in line with regulations
• Audit and monitor entries to ensure compliance with import/export legislation
• Maintenance of the CITES portal, uploading Import and Re-Export CITES certificates
• Create and maintain written procedures and SOPs
• Implement and improve new efficiencies in client workflow in conjunction with line manager
• Report sales leads to the Line Manager for distribution to the Sales Team
• Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager and Head of Department weekly
• Maintain excellent relationships with customers and internal departments

What you need:

• Experience within customs or trade compliance in a large organisation or brokerage environment
• In-depth understanding of UK & EU customs regulations and documentation
• Knowledge of CITES import/export permits (desirable)
• Strong understanding of commodity codes, incoterms, valuation and preference
• Intermediate to strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, deadline-driven and comfortable in a busy environment

Why you'll love this role:

• 20 days annual leave plus Public Holidays and loyalty days (up to 5 additional days)
• Yearly pension review
• Employee Assistance Programme (including immediate family members)
• Employee discounts platform (groceries, holidays, wellness, sports and more)
• Death in Service (3x salary) after 6 months
• Private Medical Scheme eligibility after 1 year
• Enhanced pension contributions (9%) after 1 year

How to apply:

If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today. You can also refer someone suitable.

E: shipping@redrecruit.com

T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020

*If you'd like to know more about this Trade Compliance Coordinator role, or know someone suitable, please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral scheme.

Red Recruit specialise in Shipping & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocations and Fine Art recruitment, with opportunities across all levels. Not all roles are advertised, so feel free to send us your CV in confidence or call us directly.

Keywords / alternative titles:

Customs Compliance Coordinator, Trade Compliance Specialist, Customs Entry Clerk, Import Export Compliance Officer, Customs Brokerage Coordinator.