Customs / Procurement Controller – Import / Export Specialist

Legislative changes are something that every industry has to keep up with and this latest vacancy has come about for exactly that reason. As one of the leaders in their sector, this company prides themselves on their attention to detail and ability to deliver top level services in the North Sea. Making sure you are fully compliant with all laws and regulation is important to any business operating in O&G and this role is central to that.

Role:

Recruiting for a Customs Controller in Aberdeen this is a pivotal role that will:

• Ensure the business complies with relevant import and export legislation whilst still maintaining the ability to import and export material to meet business needs and scheduled customer delivery dates.
• Ensure the purchasing department receives support where required. Tasks may include prepare and process purchase orders, generate goods received notes and resolve any invoice related queries.

Responsibilities:

• To maintain all end use authorisation paperwork and necessary documentation to comply with HMRC authorisations.
• To enable the clearing of materials through import and export at the relevant port.
• To coordinate the integration of import/export compliance policies into functional processes.
• To support the business through knowledge of basic import and export compliance issues.
• Help to identify potential risks/gaps in import/export compliance activities.
• Calculate shipping cost for the relevant cost centres.
• Maintain all End Use Authorisation paperwork, maintaining all required administration to comply with HMRC authorisations.
• Apportion shipping invoices to cost centres.
• Prepare and process purchase orders where required.
• Generate goods received notes upon delivery of purchased orders.
• Assist with invoice queries, liaising closely with the accounts department.
• To be responsible for ensuring all work is undertaken in a safe manner in line with company health and safety guidelines.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience gained in a similar Customs environment.
• An HNC in a Business, Purchasing or related subject, preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge of import and export legislation and requirements, preferred but not essential.
• Strong Planning and Organisational skills with a good attention to detail.
• The ability to gather, review and produce data in a systematic manner that can determine trends and be used to support decision making.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Remuneration:

On offer for this position is a salary of £31,200 – £36,000with additional benefits.