Who We are

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors.

We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Somerset and looking to complement, scale and grow our R&D facilities in Abingdon and Coventry with the brightest minds from within the battery and EV sector.

Our battery technology roadmap is based on a foundation of world-class solutions for multiple applications. Collaborating with our technical partners, we are industrialising best-in-class high-energy density and long-lasting battery cells. We are also committed to developing the next generation of battery technologies

Purpose of the Role

Logistics and Customs Coordinator will play a crucial role in facilitating the smooth flow of goods at all times, managing customs clearance processes and ensuring compliance of cross-border logistics operations. This role requires a strong understanding of customs and trade compliance, transport regulations, and import and export best practices. The incumbent will collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including shippers, carriers, agencies as well as internal teams to ensure seamless coordination and compliance to all relevant laws and regulations in relation to logistic activities.

This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Bridgwater office.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform and implement all inbound and outbound logistics activities such as customs clearance, shipment tracking, documentation reviewing and preparation
• Carry out customs and trade compliance studies and monitor regulatory changes for inbound and outbound commodities such as tariff classification, CoO, import/export control, documentation, and other routine activities in accordance with compliance and audit objectives, policies and procedures.
• Liaise with shippers to ensure trade compliance.
• Liaise with forwarders and carriers to ensure smooth and efficient customs clearance and freight activities.
• Oversee freight assignments and proactively follow up until assignments are completed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to foster compliant logistics operations.
• Collect and preserve holistic shipping documents and freight invoices

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven extensive experience in customs and trade compliance.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving approach.
• Effectively manage work priorities with sense of urgency.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data and develop reports.
• Identify, assess and report compliance risks imminently.
• Key Performance Indicator:
• Regulatory compliance
• Audit compliance
• On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery performance
• Freight Cost - Budget adherence

Desired

• Experience in project cargo, chemical and DG goods.
• Customs Compliance Trained

What you’ll get…

As a new company, our reward scheme is constantly evolving. We continue to review the market to deliver a competitive benefits package, which currently includes private healthcare, company bonus, enhanced parental leave policy and a cash allowance to boost your benefits. We are a flexible business that is committed to promoting work-life balance, partnering with Yulife to provide our team members with total wellbeing support. You’ll work in a rapidly scaling-up environment as a subsidiary of the multinational corporation, Tata Sons, to help build the UK’s biggest battery manufacturing facility and make your mark in a new organisation.

Agratas is a place to be authentically you. At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.