Country Lead Custom and Foreign Trade

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

Job summary

A global leader in agricultural technology is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist in Stoneleigh, UK. This hybrid role involves monitoring customs regulations, designing processes, and liaising with authorities. Ideal candidates will possess experience in customs clearance and a strong understanding of British trade regulations. Benefits include 26 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and private healthcare options. Join our diverse team to contribute significantly to our mission of sustainable agriculture.

Benefits

26 days annual leave + additional leave options

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Retail discount vouchers

Access to wellbeing apps

Qualifications

• Experience in operational customs clearance, including customs valuation and regulations.
• Experience in customs administration and application of permits.
• Strong understanding of British international trade regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor adherence to customs regulations across national facilities.
• Analyse and standardise customs processes.
• Act as primary contact for authorities regarding customs matters.
• Lead internal training related to customs and foreign trade.

Skills

Operational customs clearance

Knowledge of British trade regulations

Process affinity

Independent work

Learning willingness

Tools

SAP

TA e2open

Job description

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our everyday work. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is an 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 its 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 the Manager Foreign Trade Compliance EME and is authorized to define processes and documentations in GB and IE aiming at Europe-wide process standardisation 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 standardisation. Create, maintain and update procedural, organisational, and operational guidelines.
• Act as the primary contact for national authorities, service providers, and internal teams regarding customs and foreign trade matters. Represent the organisation 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 centre) and solve operational challenges.
• Lead internal training initiatives related to customs and foreign trade. Drive the development of the national customs organisation 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 an 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 discount 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 recognise 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.

About AGCO

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.

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