A superb opportunity for a detail orientated, highly motivated individual to join a global logistics organisation in the role of Customs Compliance Manager. The position will be initially for 12 months (FTC) but is likely to become a permanent opportunity.
You will work predominantly from the company's Nuneaton office, with the option of working one day from home per week.
Key Responsibilities;
- Ensure any regulatory compliance is adhered to including import and export customs formalities including any duty and tax requirements
- Ensure any global or governmental initiatives are adhered to, such as Brexit or The Windsor Framework
- Being the first point of contact for export, import and any other customs related queries from both internal and external stake holders, including HMRC
- Represent the business at a Senior level at the JCCC and SMMT Customs and Tariff Working Group Sessions
- Facilitate and manage any external audits conducted by the relevant regulatory authority
- Assign and verify HS tariff codes
- Ensure any customs authorisations are compliant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the authorisation given by HMRC – including Inward Processing, Customs Warehouse and Customs Simplified procedures
- Conduct Quality Assurance audits to ensure procedures are being followed in accordance with the regulatory authority requirements
- Maintain and update any standard operating procedures, whilst driving best practices and standardisation across the business
- Assess and review any risks to the business
- Support the transport and freight teams with respect to any queries relating to the transportation of Dangerous Goods for Air, Road and Sea
- Ensure compliance with regards to VAT Notice 703
- Responsible for resource planning, training and development within the team
Experience / Qualifications
- Qualifications in Customs or International Trade including Incoterms (Level 4 or above)
- Relevant professional experience in customs
- Experience in Aviation and Ocean Security Protocols
- Knowledge or Experience of CDS
Skills / Attributes
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Ability to work on projects and tasks that can have a high level of complexity
- Hands on mentality whilst adhering to legal frameworks
- Ability to motivate others
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach and the willingness to make decisions
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