Customs Administrator

Summary

Our Customs department is a busy and exciting area responsible for classifying products and applying relevant import requirements. Customs is a fantastic place where you can build a successful and fulfilling career at Lidl GB with lots of progression and development opportunities.

As a Customs Coordinator you will be a problem solver, logical and passionate about the details. In depth training will be given and there will also be the opportunity to gain accredited certifications up to Postgraduate level.

What you'll do

• Collecting detailed information from various sources to enable your classification
• Accurate data entry - manipulation of data
• Data analyst for auditing
• Performing and reviewing the classification and record the basis for your classification decision
• Investigating trade agreements, import requirements and prohibitions & restrictions relating to the classified products and support the buying and international teams to determine whether the products meet the qualifying requirements
• Improving and maintaining our classification log built from various internal data sources
• Creating process flow charts and info guides for team members and business stakeholders
• Communication with external and internal stakeholders
• Transferring technical Customs knowledge to the operational business

What you'll need

• Prior experience in the Customs landscape is highly desirable
• Proficient working knowledge of Excel
• An aptitude to work with data
• A logical mindset and an enthusiastic problem solver
• An understanding of Import and Export Customs procedures
• Working Customs knowledge and experience of the UK Tariff Schedule and the application of the General Rules of Interpretation (GIR) and Explanatory Notes is highly beneficial
• Good communication skills and ability to adapt language when necessary
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use their own initiative
• Highly focused and accurate with an uncompromising eye for detail
• German language skills advantageous but not essential

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary from £24,500 up to £33,000* (depending on experience) with 30 days’ holiday per year.

• plus additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance