Customs and Supply Chain Specialist
Bayer
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Job summary
Bayer in Cambridge, UK, is seeking a Customs & Supply Chain Specialist to join our UK Supply Chain team. The role blends customs compliance with supply planning to ensure product availability.
You will coordinate imports from the EU, work with brokers and internal teams, and support data-driven improvements across logistics, finance, and reporting. Hybrid working is available, with opportunities to develop expertise within Crop Science.
Qualifications
- Some experience in customs, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Interest in international trade or import/export processes.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage priorities and collaborate across teams.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate customs-related activities for UK imports from the EU.
- Support import documentation, declarations and record-keeping.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with demand planning.
- Contribute to reporting and performance monitoring across the supply chain.
- Collaborate with brokers, logistics providers and internal stakeholders.
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Job description
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Bayer is an organisation where decisions are made together and where innovation cycles are in 90 days sprints. Our operating model (Dynamic Shared Ownership (we call it DSO) is a reimagined way of operating a multinational company which moves at speed and scale with the goal of delivering on our vision.
Being part of #TeamBayer means that you are part of our vision and of our future – delivering to our farmers, patients, and consumers.
https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy
Cambridge (Hybrid working)
Are you looking to build your career in customs, logistics, and supply chain operations? Do you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across teams to ensure products reach customers on time?
We're looking for a Customs & Supply Chain Specialist to join our UK Supply Chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in customs, logistics, or supply chain operations who wants to broaden their expertise across both customs compliance and supply planning.
In this varied role, you'll play an important part in managing imports into the UK, supporting product availability, and helping improve the processes that keep our supply chain running smoothly.
- Coordinate customs-related activities for imports into the UK from the EU.
- Work closely with customs brokers, logistics providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure import documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Support customs declarations, clearance activities, and record-keeping requirements.
- Help identify and resolve import and customs-related issues in a timely manner.
- Monitor inventory levels and support demand planning activities.
- Track product availability and help ensure customers receive products when needed.
- Work with manufacturing sites and regional supply teams to coordinate supply requirements.
- Support reporting and performance monitoring through key supply chain metrics.
- Assist with customs-related financial controls, including duty and broker invoice reconciliation.
- Maintain product master data and support product lifecycle administration.
- Contribute to accurate reporting and effective process execution across the supply chain.
- Help identify opportunities to improve customs and supply chain processes.
- Support projects, process documentation, and training activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across supply chain, customer service, finance, and sales teams.
You don't need to have done everything before. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, organised, and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.
You’ll likely bring:
- Some experience in customs, logistics, supply chain, operations, or a related area.
- An interest in international trade, import/export processes, or supply chain planning.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence working with data and solving operational challenges.
- The ability to manage priorities and work collaboratively with different teams.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach to learning.
- A qualification in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with SAP or similar business systems.
- Knowledge of forecasting, inventory management, or demand planning processes.
- Experience working with import/export documentation.
- Exposure to both customs compliance and supply chain planning.
- Opportunities to develop your expertise in international trade and logistics.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders.
- Involvement in process improvement and business projects.
- A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and growth.
At Bayer, we're committed to helping our employees grow their careers while making a positive impact. You'll join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work contributes to ensuring products reach customers when they need them most.
“Be You” at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of our culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none.
We value our employees and believe that rewarding your contributions is essential to our shared vision. Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of #Teambayer
Salary you can expect: Min £33 –35K pa depending on experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.
- Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.
- Individual bonus can also be granted for top Talent Impact
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance
- Wellness programs and support
- Employee discount scheme
- International career possibilities
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Help with home office equipment
- Volunteering days
- Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities
- We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment
United Kingdom : Cambridgeshire : Cambridge
Crop Science
876577
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