Customs Coordinator - Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk)

As the Customs Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring customs compliance activity related to the international movement of goods to and from the UK Distribution Centre, (UKDC) as well as wider customs activity for Skechers in the UK. You will prepare and process all customs documents for international & UK imports and shipments.

Do you have knowledge of UK customs procedures and a high level of literacy and numeracy?

If so, we want you to join our team as a ‘Skechers Customs Coordinator’

You will support the customs department in meeting Skechers’ regulatory obligations, working closely with the UK Customs Compliance Manager as well as providing coverage for daily processing and associated administrative tasks.

This will include processing customs transactions in our duty management system (e-Customs). Preparing and submitting data and declarations for customs warehouse activity. Monitoring and updating the live SCDP (Simplified Customs Declaration Process) import log. Working with warehouse operational teams to investigate discrepancies and communicate issues about customs compliance as well as assisting the customs compliance manager in other administrative tasks.

With competitive salary and benefits, plus opportunities for career growth. You can make your mark in the world of retail with Skechers! We want you to be yourself and feel welcome when you join us.

What we’re looking for: 

• Reliable, flexible, organised, and able to work on own initiative in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Basic knowledge and experience of UK customs procedures is preferred (training will be provided).
• Familiarity with CDS and Descartes e-Customs or similar customs software is desirable.
• High level of literacy and numeracy.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook).

This role is based in our UK Distribution Centre, Bury St Edmunds (Suffolk).

Skechers offers: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Opportunities for career growth and development 
• A fun and dynamic work environment 
• Product discount
• Free onsite parking

Find out more about our benefits and perks once you’ve applied!

This is a great opportunity to join us and make a positive impact. If you feel you can be a true brand ambassador for Skechers, apply now.  

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.