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Trade Compliance Coordinator

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Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Location: Heathrow Area
Position: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
About The Role
Due to continued global growth, our client is seeking a Trade Compliance Coordinator to join their Heathrow team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international freight forwarding and logistics organisation with strong family values and a long-standing reputation within the industry.
What You'll Do
As Trade Compliance Coordinator you will support key account trade compliance functions with KPI and product reporting.
Main Responsibilities
- Ensure all Trade Compliance reports and KPIs are completed accurately and within deadlines
- Determine correct tariff classifications for supported brands moving from the EU
- Issue UK-specific import guidance to the business
- Liaise with HMRC and assist with maintenance of customs procedures
- Complete Import, Export, Transit, ICS and ENS declarations in line with regulations
- Audit and monitor entries to ensure compliance with import/export legislation
- Maintenance of the CITES portal, uploading Import and Re-Export CITES certificates
- Create and maintain written procedures and SOPs
- Implement and improve new efficiencies in client workflow in conjunction with line manager
- Report sales leads to the Line Manager for distribution to the Sales Team
- Complete ad-hoc and spot checks on entries and submit reports to line manager and Head of Department weekly
- Maintain excellent relationships with customers and internal departments
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What You Need
- Experience within customs or trade compliance in a large organisation or brokerage environment
- In-depth understanding of UK and EU customs regulations and documentation
- Knowledge of CITES import/export permits (desirable)
- Strong understanding of commodity codes, incoterms, valuation and preference
- Intermediate to strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills across all levels
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, deadline-driven and comfortable in a busy environment
Why You'll Love This Role
- 20 days annual leave plus Public Holidays and loyalty days (up to 5 additional days)
- Yearly pension review
- Employee Assistance Programme (including immediate family members)
- Employee discounts platform (groceries, holidays, wellness, sports and more)
- Death in Service (3x salary) after 6 months
- Private Medical Scheme eligibility after 1 year
- Enhanced pension contributions (9%) after 1 year


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Customs Compliance Coordinator, Trade Compliance Specialist, Customs Entry Clerk, Import Export Compliance Officer, Customs Brokerage Coordinator.
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