Customs & Logistics Specialist III

Job Description

Job title: Customs & Logistics Specialist III

Company: Panasonic

Job description: Description

Position at Panasonic Avionics Corporation

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for undertaking and executing departmental day-to-day tasks, relating to importing and exporting products in conjunction with Customs import/export regulations.

Provide support as required in the areas of product customs classification and valuation, duty relief processes. Maintain records for auditing by external and internal regulatory parties.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Customs

· Process and manage both Import & Export entries including but not limited to;

· Providing clearance instructions for imports into the UK and EU.

· Manage and audit customs entries performed by carriers and customs brokers to ensure accurate entry and duty payment and monitoring.

· Coordination of applicable Duty/Tax payments to government agencies, including reporting as needed.

· Interacts with freight forwarders/carriers/agents where needed to collect documents, and pay freight charges and other fees to ensure customs release and final delivery.

· Classifies and maintains product dictionary, ensuring that all items have accurate product descriptions, appropriate tariff classifications, ECCNs and preferential treatment based on regulatory requirements with minimal assistance from Management.

· Apply for BTI’s.

· Apply and monitor use of ATA Carnet when required.

· Perform Intrastat report requirements.

· Monitor any changes to EU/UK Customs regulations/Law and advise internally.

· Perform, manage, monitor and report on IPR authorisation held in Ireland:

· Identify importations qualifying for IPR.

· Identifies IPR products being re-exported and ensures requirements are met.

· Liaises with Irish Revenue officials when required.

· Submits monthly Bill of Discharges.

Logistics

· Arranges freight for ad-hoc shipments such as events and customer demos.

· Resolve shipping/transportation issues with respective shipping groups in the various company-established logistics systems.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

· Develop and maintain end-to-end department trade compliance process flows in the format of a Desk Level Procedure.

· Manage Department SharePoint site with information in relation to Customs Trade compliance

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

· Intermediate level of knowledge and experience in import processes, customs brokerage functions and international logistics process required.

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· Intermediate knowledge and understanding of Export Administration requirements (ECCN) rules and regulations to classify goods for export.

· Ability to process compliant and timely Customs Entries with little to no supervision, and to monitor departmental activity of same

· Knowledge and understanding of IPR, duty deferment schemas, and import tax refund processes pursuant to government regulations and company policy.

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· Ability to operate a computer, perform tasks in MS Office applications, develop and present reports/charts in Excel as needed and PowerPoint presentations, if required.

· Ability to work on assignments that are moderately complex requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations to business stakeholders/Management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Comprehensive experience within a Logistics/Customs arena.

· Experience & overall understanding of international trade compliance processes.

· Solid demonstrable experience in customer service.

· Intermediate experience with MS Office Suite applications.

· Working knowledge and understanding of ERP applications such as Oracle, SAP, etc.

Other Requirements:

· Able to travel within the EMEA region (limited requirement)

· Hybrid Role

Expected salary:

Location: Slough, Berkshire

Job date: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:21:50 GMT

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