Logistics Specialist - Customs
Watford (Hertfordshire) Sales
Job description
Discovery is at the centre of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores. We are part of the TJX Family which includes TK Maxx, and Homesense in Europe and the UK and across the rest of the world you will find us as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Winners. With variety comes plenty of surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Are you ready to Discover Different?
As a Customs Logistics Specialist at TJX Europe, you will be part of a team that manages all of the business customs activities in the UK and EU. The Customs Logistics Specialist will work closely with designated customs brokers to ensure accurate and timely submission of customs entries, ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations, audit requirements and promoting best practices in customs processes across the organisation.
In addition to this, you will also act as a point of contact, advising the business on international trade regulations that may impact product sourcing, including potential restrictions and costs.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with UK and EU customs brokers to ensure products are imported in compliance with regulations.
Oversee the resolution of queries raised by customs brokers and freight forwarders.
Identify and communicate to leadership, emerging customs changes that may impact the business.
Assist in implementing UK/EU customs regulations for controlled goods (food, plastics, etc.), ensuring a smooth flow of goods to the UK and EU.
Develop solutions for classifying products that fall outside the recognized classification tools.
Apply for Customs Binding Tariff Information (BTI) as required.
Manage TJX duty deferment accounts.
Play a key role in customs-related projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Confidently present complex regulations to stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Communicate with and respond to any queries from customs offices.
Maintain an audit program to ensure trade compliance, including customs entry documents, stakeholder KPIs, AEO maintenance, etc.
Own and represent key KPI’s and SLA’s for designated area of responsibility, ensuring goods are enabled to move in line with lead time expectations.
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Previous experience of UK and EU customs regulations (eg SCDP, RGR, Customs Warehousing, TSS, etc)
Strong knowledge and experience of customs classification with a knowledge of Irish customs processes desirable
Knowledge of UK/EU preference agreements and associated documentation.
Knowledge of controlled goods regulations would be advantageous.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Excel.
Highly focused and accurate with a meticulous eye for detail.
Confident team player who works collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills and fluent in English language
Come and Discover Different at TJX—we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. We move a lot of inventory—at all times of the day—and that takes working, learning, and growing together. When you’re a part of our TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our Stores.
As you think about where to work, know that we take care of our people. We offer competitive pay and great benefits. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and / or sexual orientation.