Company description:
DSV – Global transport and logistics

DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Read more at www.dsv.com
Job description:
BRIEF OVERVIEW  
A position for a Customs Compliance Specialist has become available at DSV, location TBC. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company committed to providing quality, innovative value, and logistics services. 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 
To support the Customs Compliance Lead and Customs Compliance Managers in supporting all 3 divisions (Road, Air & Sea and Solutions) within DSV in all levels of customs activity. The Customs Compliance Specialist will be responsible for facilitating the compliance of import and export activities relating to the business, through audit activity, in accordance with all national and international regulations and controls. The candidate will be driving a high level of customs compliance and ensuring that all DSV custom compliance policies are adhered to. 
KEY TASKS  
* Completion of customs compliance audit activity, providing feedback to the 3 DSV divisions 

* Creation and distribution of monthly audit report 

* Arranging clearance of goods into the UK as appropriate – issuing full customs clearance instructions to the agent (including Commercial Couriers) to allow for the goods’ timely clearance into the UK and where necessary, authorizing payment/suspension of applicable duties/taxes 

* Transit – NCTS – managing transit holds, cancellations, undischarged transits, inbound transit issues 

* Providing customs support across the 3 DSV divisions 

* Logging and actioning HMRC correspondence, including Statistical queries 

* Managing user access for customs software and Government Gateway 

* Approve requests to use DSVs Excise Movement Guarantee 

* Supporting the issuance of security access cards 

* Ensuring that, where required, any import and/or export permits/licences are in place to allow for the smooth movement of goods into and out of the UK 

* Maintaining all supporting customs documentation for import and export consignments, completing all relevant HMRC returns, where required 

* Assisting with all relevant HMRC, HM Government and corporate/internal audits as required 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 
* Experience in a Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance or freight forwarding, logistics, import/export orientated role 

* Knowledge of Customs regulations (desirable) 

* Experience in customs entries (desirable) 

* Customs Warehouse experience (desirable) 

* Proficient in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) 

* Ability to work under tight deadlines and KPIs 

* Willingness to learn 

* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 
* A role in a successful, dynamic company  

* Be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues  

* Competitive salary  

* Great future career prospects for advancement 

* A professional working environment  

ABOUT DSV CAREERS 
Do you want to be part of something 55,000 times bigger than you? 
That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark. 
We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that. 
People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level – where ambition meets teamwork in an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices in more than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty. 
If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential. 
We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others – and we all made the choice to forward our careers. 
Join us and forward your career at DSV.