Country Lead Custom and Foreign Trade

AGCO; Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agricultural machinery is seeking a Country Lead for Customs and Foreign Trade in Stoneleigh. The role involves monitoring customs compliance, serving as a primary contact for trade matters, and leading an internal customs organization. The ideal candidate has expertise in customs processes and UK trade regulations, along with a passion for continuous learning. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including annual leave and healthcare options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

AXA private healthcare

Retail discounts vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in operational customs clearance and international trade regulations.
• Understanding of customs administration including permits and simplifications.
• Must be willing to learn and adapt to new regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce customs regulations across facilities in GB and IE.
• Act as the primary contact for customs and foreign trade matters.
• Lead initiatives for the national customs organization and training.

Skills

Operational customs clearance

Customs administration

Knowledge of British regulations

Process and IT affinity

Creativity and independent working

Willingness to continue learning

Tools

SAP

TA e2open

Job description

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Country Lead Custom and Foreign Trade

Date: Aug 12, 2025

Location:

Stoneleigh, ENG, GB

Workplace Type: Hybrid/Remote

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The position is authorized to establish a customs organization in the UK and Ireland on their own responsibility in consultation with the Foreign Trade Compliance EME Manager. To this end, all means of communication and measures necessary to achieve the objectives must be used, while always complying with all relevant guidelines. Special requirements must be agreed in advance with the Foreign Trade Compliance EME Manager.

The office reports directly to Manager Foreign Trade Compliance EME and is authorized to define processes and documentations in GB and IE aiming a European wide process standardization in customs and foreign trade.

Your Impact:

• Monitor and enforce adherence to customs and foreign trade regulations across all national facilities, including plants and warehouses in GB and IE. Supervise import/export activities and ensure accurate tax documentation.
• Analyse, refine, and design customs processes in collaboration with the Foreign Trade Compliance Manager EME, aiming for Europe-wide standardization. Create, maintain and update procedural, organizational, and operational guidelines.
• Act as the primary contact for national authorities, service providers, and internal teams regarding customs and foreign trade matters. Represent the organization during audits and manage Intrastat reporting.
• Serve as SAP key user for ERP, TA e2open, and other customs-related applications. Oversee technical administration of software interfacing with authorities, maintain master data (e.g., customs tariff, dual-use items, origin data – supported by shared service center) and solve operational challenges.
• Lead internal training initiatives related to customs and foreign trade. Drive the development of the national customs organization and enhance monitoring systems in alignment with European standards.

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in operational customs clearance, preferential and non-preferential origin, Customs valuation, prohibitions and restrictions
• Experience in customs administration (Application / maintenance of permits, simplifications, deferments)
• Knowledge of British regulations affecting international trade
• Process and IT affinity completed by Creativity and independent way of working
• Willingness to continue learning.
  
  
• 26 days annual leave + additional privileged leave and ability to buy up to 5 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and Group Income Protection.
• AXA private healthcare is available.
• Retail discounts vouchers, EAP, and access to the Yu life Wellbeing App (free and unlimited 24/7 UK-based GPs + free will service).
  

Your Workplace:

You will work hybrid mode from our Stoneleigh, Warwickshire site.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx and Valtra. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.