Import & Export Specialist

We are currently seeking an Import & Export Specialist based at Bishopstoke. This key role will be responsible for providing excellence in customs management and compliance to our customers whilst ensuring that the provision of this service is fully compliant with HMRC requirements and other relevant bodies. Specific duties will include:

• Responsible for the company's customs import and export clearance of goods with accuracy and efficiency, whilst ensuring that all documentation complies to an AEO standard.

• Obtain shipment and Customs clearance documentation via liaison with internal and external parties, whilst ensuring that they are coded to attract the appropriate duty/tax and that the documentation has been filed correctly.

• Provide customs clearance instruction to import & export agents and suppliers / customers on a daily, weekly & monthly basis, ensure the correct tarrif/CPC codes are used and ensure that customs clearance paperwork has been filled out correctly by external service providers, check entries and challenge any incorrect ones.

• Maintain accurate records for audit and trade compliance purposes: maintenance of daily imports documentation and register.
  
• Organise documents into appropriate folders electronically whilst maintaining compliance spreadsheets, auditing documentation and keeping logs of any errors/error corrections.

• Responsible for the cost centre allocation of the Deferment account.

• Responsible for correct invoicing on imports: transport costs to be separated from cost of goods.
  
• Create Intercompany Purchase Orders through an internal portal.
  
• Creating Virtual Deliveries for industrial Business.

Prior knowledge/experience of importing and exporting documentation/requirements, shipping documentation and incoterms etc, extremely advantageous.
Meticulous eye for detail and a right first time, tentative approach is a must due to the complex subject area and stringent regulatory requirements.
A quick learner able to interpret/operate in technical industries. You will have a strong commercial awareness, excellent organisational ability and be results orientated You will also have a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft packages with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Additional details This position benefits from a flexible working arrangement; 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a health cash plan scheme; share purchase scheme in addition to other benefits. Location details This role is based in our offices near the Eastleigh town centre. The address is Prysmian Cables & Systems Limited, Chickenhall Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 6YU. There are good transport links to Eastleigh and the site is approximately 15 minutes walk from the railway station. We are able to offer free car parking next to our offices. Prysmian Group, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities, who will enhance the quality of service and contribute to the Group’s success. Prysmian Group is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, appreciated and free to fully express their human potential. Prysmian Group strongly believes that diversity drives meritocracy and brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increases the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and shareholders. Prysmian Group bases its decisions on principles of equality, with evaluations based on the type of position and with a focus on best practices so individuals succeed based on their efforts and skills and their alignment with applicable job requirements.

Line Managers, Hiring Managers, HR Corporate and HR Local are responsible for ensuring that diversity and inclusion are respected during the recruiting process. Unconscious bias and stereotypes must not influence our selection processes. We look for the best candidates and for the real value they can bring into the organization. We value meritocracy. We value diversity. We turn off our bias. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.