Junior Operations Coordinator Apprentice

About the role

🚀 Apprentice - Logistics & Customs Coordinator 🚀

Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of international trade and supply chain management? We're looking for an ambitious apprentice to join our team and learn the ins and outs of shipping, customs, and logistics! 🌍

What You'll Do:

You'll be trained to expertly manage and oversee shipments for our key accounts. This involves:

• Shipment Management: Charging, costing, and coordinating the movement of goods and consignments. 🚚
• Documentation Flow: Ensuring all paperwork is processed smoothly for quick customs clearances and timely deliveries. 📄
• Full Supply Chain Oversight: Managing the entire journey of a shipment for your assigned accounts, from the initial booking to the final delivery. ✨

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Customs Compliance: Making sure everything adheres to UK/EU customs regulations. 🇬🇧🇪🇺
• Data Entry: Accurately transferring customs declaration information into our brokerage system. 💻
• KPI Achievement: Working to meet and exceed important performance targets. ⭐
• Customs Expertise: Developing a solid understanding of all customs processes. 🧐
• Agency Liaison: Communicating with Customs and other government agencies efficiently. 🤝
• Regulatory Awareness: Staying on top of all import regulations. 📚
• Relationship Building: Cultivating strong relationships with customs authorities and government bodies. 🗣️
• Paperwork Management: Arranging and completing all necessary documentation to prove the legality and legitimacy of imported goods. ✅
• Financial Acumen: Costing jobs to ensure maximum profitability for the company. 💰
• Efficiency: Establishing connections with HM Customs for smooth goods transfer. 💨
• Problem Solving: Managing deadlines and challenging situations, often requiring negotiation skills to meet strict timescales. 💯

If you're eager to learn, detail-oriented, and ready to take on exciting challenges, we want to hear from you! Apply now and launch your career in logistics! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee shipments for assigned accounts.
• Charge, cost, and arrange the movement of goods and consignments.
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU customs regulations, import quotas, tariffs, and HM Revenue and Customs regulations.
• Transpose customs declaration information into the customs brokerage system accurately.
• Arrange and complete all associated import paperwork.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4-8), Maths (grade 4-8))