Customer Account Manager

Airbus S.A.S.; Dover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is searching for a Customs Manager located in the United Kingdom to handle legal customs matters, establish tax and customs processes, and advise on import/export activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in the customs sector and ideally experience in the aviation industry. The role requires managing consultants and employees in customs-related tasks, ensuring compliance and operational integrity across all customs functions.

Qualifications

• Strong networking skills in customs.
• Experience with customs systems such as GTS.
• Understanding of logistics and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all legal questions regarding customs.
• Develop tax and customs processes across the company.
• Advise employees on import/export customs and trade.

Skills

Excellent network in the customs area

Experience in customs systems (e.g., GTS from SAP)

Knowledge of logistics and supply chain

Experience in the aviation industry

Knowledge of finance and controlling

Understanding complex documentation

Commitment to compliance and integrity

Job description

Subject to the successful closing of the transaction with Spirit, after obtaining relevant regulatory approvals.

We are looking for a Customs Manager for Airbus Belfast Ltd located in Belfast. Customs is part of a “Centre of Competences” located in Finance and providing support to all functions across the group. You work closely with your colleagues in other Airbus Commercial countries such as China, France, Spain, USA and UK and with customs specialists in other divisions (Airbus Helicopters and Airbus Defence and Space) located in the UK.

How you will contribute to the team:

• Handle all legal questions related to customs within the company.
• In charge of setting up and developing tax and customs processes: developing basic regulations and guidelines for the acquisition, processing and monitoring of all customs related commercial transactions and implementing these in the company.
• Advising all employees involved in import/export activities with regard to customs and export and trade matters, taking into account the applicable restriction.
• Management of customs broker's employees providing support to Airbus Project manager for customs topics will be in your responsibility as well and you will manage external consultants supporting you in case it is needed.

Qualifications:

• Have an excellent network in the customs area.
• Experience in customs systems e.g. GTS (Global Trade Services) from SAP is a clear plus.
• Knowledge of logistics and supply chain is highly appreciated.
• Ideally you have experience in the aviation industry.
• Knowledge of finance and controlling as well as knowledge of quality is a plus.
• Confident in reading and understanding complex documentation and in creating legal documents.
• Awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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