Customs Specialist - Bristol, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About GKN Aerospace:

A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We're the world's leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components.

With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as "one GKN" we're moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.

We're putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050

Making a Difference

It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

Job Summary:

At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We have an new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Customs Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team.

Reporting directly to the Customs Compliance Specialist, the Customs Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Customs Compliance Specialist with day-to-day administrative activities.

The role will consist of the incumbent liaising with 3rd party logistics providers to give clearance instructions on inbound and outbound goods checking returned entries for correctness, receipt and retention of relevant documentation (in accordance with requirements) and the maintenance of master data with relevant stakeholders.

How You'll Contribute:

The Customs Specialist will be responsible for the following:

Resolves daily compliance and/or clearance issues with Customs brokers, 3rd party logistics providers and other stakeholders
Check and confirm the Tariff Classification, Valuation and Origin (Preferential or Non Preferential) status for all imports and exports.
Liaise with Export Control to ensure the inclusion of the correct licence information on export documentation.
Minimise the payment of Customs Duty or VAT by using the appropriate Customs Regimes.
Respond to requests for Information or Documentation to support government agency requests.
Escalate any issues to the Logistics Manager or Customs Compliance Manager as required.
Support the Preparation and submission of the quarterly Inward Processing Report.

What You'll Bring:

To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential

GCSE's or equivalent in Mathematics and English
Experience working in a administrative role
Proficient in using SAP
Basic knowledge of using MS Excel
Meticulous attention to detail

Desirable

Basic knowledge of Important & Export Customs Legislation
Knowledge of the Aircraft Manufacturing industry

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

The Customs Specialist will have excellent organisational and verbal and non-verbal communication skills with positive can-do attitude. They will have the ability to working autonomously and also part of a wider team.

What We'll Offer:

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity.

We want to see your career fly We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you

Why Join Us:

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

Join us and keep the world moving