STEPHEN KEIT
White,Kent
Summary
Expert in managing customer and consignee interactions to ensure successful transaction completion. Proficient in preparing and submitting all necessary documentation for transportation and customs compliance. Consistently meets all regulatory requirements to facilitate seamless service delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Customs clearance Senior Operative
Dachser Ltd
Dartford, Kent
2021.02 - 2026.07
- Managed customs clearance workflows end to end to keep outcomes compliant.
- Validated customs data before submission to keep transactions smoother.
- Resolved customs issues quickly to reduce clearance delays consistently.
- Completed accurate documentation for each checkpoint to speed goods processing.
- Recorded processes with clear accountability to build confidence in customs operations.
- Identified illegal substances before entry to protect border security.
- Prepared detailed customs entries for every shipment to improve documentation quality.
- Worked with customs officials on suspicions to support fair safe inspections.
- Prioritised clearance tasks to meet deadlines and keep outcomes timely.
Manager
Dachser Ltd
Dartford, Kent
2007.02 - 2021.02
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
- Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Secured new business opportunities with successful networking events.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Liaised with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
Education
SRF BTEC Level 2 Intermediate Award - Customs Import/Export
BIFA
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2020.10 - 2020.10
Certificate of Training - Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety
AEO Awareness
Dartford, Kent 2013.04 - 2013.04
NVQ Level 2 - Team Leading
National Vocational Qualification
Dartford, Kent 2011.01 - 2011.01
Certificate of Training - Management of Staff
Effective Suoervisory Management
Northampton, Northamptonshire 2012.01 - 2012.01
Microsoft Excel Intermediate - Spreadsheet Management
Northampton Chamber of Commerce
Dartford, Kent 2010.06 - 2010.06
Skills
- Warehousing experience
- Trade compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Logistics coordination
- Warehousing experience
- Process Improvement
- Issue resolution
- Initiative
- Logistics coordination
Affiliations
- Walking
- Chess
- Football Card Collecting
- Computer Gaming
Retirement
Whilst I am at the reached, and retirement age I passed the age of retirement. I like to keep busy and believe I still have something to offer.
Timeline
Customs clearance Senior Operative
Dachser Ltd
2021.02 - 2026.07
SRF BTEC Level 2 Intermediate Award - Customs Import/Export
BIFA
2020.10 - 2020.10
Certificate of Training - Authorised Economic Operator Security and Safety
AEO Awareness
2013.04 - 2013.04
Certificate of Training - Management of Staff
Effective Suoervisory Management
2012.01 - 2012.01
NVQ Level 2 - Team Leading
National Vocational Qualification
2011.01 - 2011.01
Microsoft Excel Intermediate - Spreadsheet Management
Northampton Chamber of Commerce
2010.06 - 2010.06
Manager
Dachser Ltd
2007.02 - 2021.02