Logistics Specialist - Bracknell, United Kingdom - NewMarket Services Corporation

Description

Supports a team of regional logistics specialists and coordinators in their day-to-day operations regarding customs topics with Classification as a focus.

This role will align with other departments such as EHS, R&D, procurement, and sales to review and classify Afton Components and finished products.

• Coordinate and document HS classification code assignment and review process for Afton components and finished goods
• Review and approve supplier HS classification codes for inbound raw materials
• Maintain good understanding of business impact of HS code selection
• Act as single point of contact for global customs inquiries/issues and coordinate specific responses with internal Afton specialists and / or external support resources
• FTA management for North American and Latin America regions
• Customs & Compliance Ambassador for internal and external stake holders
• Maintain, Implement, and optimize processes, systems, policies, and standards
• Manage the liaison between regulatory bodies, trade partners and relevant internal departments
• Ensure effective use of SAP systems, involvement in SAP initiatives and that staff are properly trained to maximize business benefit and use benefit and use.
• Lead, support and advise during audits, inquiries, and investigations of customs activities, including remedial & corrective activities.
• Work closely and communicate effectively with the business in their regional area to ensure business and service requirements are met.
• Help train the team and map out succession planning for the department
• Respond effectively to short term issues maintaining customer service standards and reliability

• BS Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Environmental Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of supply chain