Customs Advisory Specialist

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development

Flexible work environment with flex/c

Competitive total rewards package

Flexible benefits and savings programs

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the United Kingdom seeks a senior professional in international trade compliance. You will provide expert customs advice, review complex projects, and develop internal export/import controls to ensure full regulatory compliance. You will monitor changes in legislation and support investigations with the legal department.

The role requires independence, strong analytical skills, and extensive experience in audits and process improvement within international trade.

Qualifications

• Certified Customs Specialist with relevant trade compliance expertise.
• Experience advising on UK/EU customs and international trade.
• Ability to manage complex compliance projects with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert customs advisory to ensure compliance with UK/international laws.
• Review complex projects and offer customs guidance.
• Develop and manage internal export/import controls and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes and adjust processes accordingly.
• Support legal in resolving complex compliance questions.
• Oversee trade compliance processes and gate reviews of data/shipments.
• Maintain accurate trade compliance records per regs.
• Generate metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for duty optimisation.

Skills

CCS

IOE&IT

Legal & Compliance

Incoterms

Export Control

Risk Analysis

Internal Auditing

Process Improvement

SAP Applications

Collaboration

Influencing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business or related field

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Snapshot of your day

The position is critical for maintaining compliance with all relevant international trade regulations and supporting business operations. To meet these objectives, the role is structured around three core areas: providing expert customs advisory and ensuring regulatory compliance, managing and optimizing trade operations and processes, and conducting audits and training while engaging with key stakeholders. This focus ensures comprehensive coverage of all customs-related activities, from strategic guidance to operational execution. Given the emphasis on advanced compliance and process management, the ideal candidate will possess significant experience in international trade, particularly with UK/EU customs regulations. A proven ability to work independently on complex issues, coupled with strong analytical skills and experience in auditing and process improvement, will be essential for success in this senior professional position.

How you'll make a different

• Provide expert customs advice and guidance to the gas services business to ensure full compliance with UK and international trade laws
• Review complex new projects within the gas services business and provide customs relevant guidance and advice
• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive internal export and import controls, policies, and procedures
• Monitor changes in customs legislation and regulations, analyze the impact on the business, and implement necessary process adjustments
• Support the legal department in investigating and resolving complex compliance problems, questions, or complaints related to customs matters
• Oversee and improve operational processes for ensuring trade compliance, including gate reviews of technical data and shipments
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of all applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Generate and analyze performance metrics for export and import processes to drive continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities for duty optimisation within the business area
• Establish and conduct internal training and audit programs to ensure the effective implementation and adherence to trade compliance controls

What you bring

• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)
• Qualifications from the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT)
• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Senior Professional in international trade compliance, customs advisory, or a similar role
• Demonstrated experience working independently to manage complex projects and processes with limited supervision
• Legal, Regulation and Compliance
• Internal Controls
• Incoterms
• Rules Of Origin
• Product Classification
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Due Diligence
• Compliance Reporting
• Export Control
• Technical & Analytical
• Risk Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Internal Auditing
• Process Improvement
• SAP Applications
• Behavioral
• Collaboration
• Influencing Skills

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing