Customs and Excise Coordinator

Privacy Preference Center: Customs and Excise Coordinator page is loaded Customs and Excise Coordinatorremote type: Onsitelocations: United Kingdom / Scunthorpetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR107487 Company Overview We are a leading UK-based chemical distribution company, supplying a wide portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals across diverse industries. Compliance, safety, and regulatory excellence are central to our operations. We are now seeking an experienced Customs and Excise Specialist to strengthen our Customs & Excise function and ensure adherence to UK and international trade regulations. Role Summary As a Customs and Excise Co-ordinator, you are responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of customs and excise activities at depot level, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations. This includes managing controlled goods, completing accurate HMRC submissions, maintaining customs and excise master data in the ERP system, and providing support to the sales and warehouse teams. You will also support audit readiness and contribute to wider customs and excise projects across the business. Key Responsibilities Prepare and submit customs and excise documentation to HMRC and/or hauliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Distribute customs and excise documents to internal and external stakeholders within the supply chain. Support goods-in/goods-out procedures and ensure processes comply with customs and excise controls. Monitor and manage warehouse movements of controlled goods, including tracking, reconciliation, and submission of regular HMRC returns. Maintain a register of customer authorisations and licences; apply and lift ERP system sales blocks based on their validity. Reconcile depot stock of controlled goods to declared movements and support monthly/quarterly excise submissions. Provide internal advice on the handling, storage, and sale of controlled or excisable goods. Maintain product master data in the ERP system, including commodity codes, product origin, excise classification, and any restrictions. Collate and archive documentation for audits, including movement records and compliance checks. Support depot audits and contribute to improving excise compliance performance locally. Participate in customs and excise projects and system/process improvement initiatives. Key Skills and Qualifications Previous experience in a custom, logistics, supply chain, or regulatory role is preferred. Knowledge of UK import/export regulations and HMRC customs processes is desirable. Experience working with duty suspended excise goods or in warehouse controlled environments is a plus. Excellent attention to detail and high standards of record-keeping and documentation. Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across departments. Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ERP experience (e.g. SAP) is beneficial. Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively Location: Belfast/Scunthorpe Department: Customs & Excise / BBS Tax Reporting to: Head of Customs and Excise/Customs & Excise Manager Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent/On SiteBrenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA TeamBrenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.For more information, please visit