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Import/ Export SpecialistAVK • London, England, GB
Import/ Export Specialist

Import/ Export Specialist

AVK • London, England, GB
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

The Import / Export Specialist is responsible for coordinating and administering the end-to-end documentation and operational processes required to move goods internationally. The role ensures all import and export activities comply with customs regulations, trade legislation, and company procedures, enabling timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across borders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement efficient, compliant processes for international movements
  • Ensure compliance with local and international customs regulations, trade controls, and HMRC requirements. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of import/export legislation, duties, VAT, and trade agreements
  • Facilitate the preparation and processing of import and export documentation, ensuring accurate tariff classification, customs valuation, and application of Incoterms
  • Build and maintain customs agent instruction sheets (commodity code, TARIC add-on code, threshold code) and review agent-filed declarations for accuracy
  • Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders
  • Track shipments and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or clearance issues
  • Own AVK's CBAM compliance across EU and UK regimes, including tracking tonnage against the EU's 50-tonne annual threshold and preparing for UK CBAM's mandatory reporting from January 2027
  • Maintain a forward-looking view of CBAM-scope materials across pipeline projects, flagging exposure at quoting/tender stage rather than after volumes are committed

Metrics for success

  • On-time customs clearance and shipment delivery
  • Accuracy of documentation and customs declarations
  • Compliance with customs and trade regulations
  • Reduction in delays, penalties, and additional freight costs
  • CBAM tonnage tracked against threshold, with no unplanned crossing

Requirements

Experience

  • An experienced professional with a proven track record in import/export, customs, or international logistics roles
  • Strong understanding of import/export documentation and procedures, customs regulations, tariff codes, Incoterms, and trade compliance
  • Demonstrated experience managing trade compliance and external logistics partners
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of CBAM (EU), CN code classification, and CDS data

Qualifications

  • Degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Trade.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Performance Bonus
  • 25 days annual leave + bank hols
  • Birthday Off
  • Pension Plan
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