Customs and Trade Compliance Coordinator

Mardix Ltd.; Kendal; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Sick pay

Résumé du poste

Flex, based in Kendal, Cumbria, seeks a Customs and Trade Compliance Coordinator to lead UK import/export compliance and governance. You will develop policies, ensure documentation accuracy, and support audits while liaising with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires a degree in a related field, strong regulatory knowledge, and travel within the UK North West. A competitive package and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Customs and Trade Compliance regulations and EU guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel 10–20% within the UK North West.

Responsabilités

• Maintain knowledge of import/export regulations and trade initiatives.
• Develop and maintain policies and internal controls for customs compliance.
• Ensure import/export documentation complies with customs standards.
• Carry out regular customs compliance activity including classification, valuation and origin.
• Notify manager of audits or non-compliance and take corrective action.
• Perform Sanction Lists and Restricted/Denied Party Lists screening.
• Advise business on customs and international trade requirements.
• Maintain HMRC-compliant record-keeping systems.
• Support audits by authorities and internal teams.
• Act as CBAM authorised declarant for UK operations.
• Provide training to vendors and staff on customs compliance.

Formation

Degree in Supply Chain, Customs, Business Administration or equivalent

Description du poste

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

The Customs and Trade Compliance Coordinator will be based in Kendal, Cumbria, and reporting to the EMEA Customs Manager.

Th e Customs & Trade Compliance Coordinato r will provide expert guidance on customs and international trade compliance matters to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness across Anord Mardix UK. The role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and external business partners to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and optimal business outcomes. Additionally, the position will ensure adherence to all applicable customs, trade, and government regulations while supporting the organization’s compliance objectives.

What a typical day looks like :

• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of import/export regulations and customs/trade initiatives
• Develop and maintain policy and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure Customs regulations compliance is adhered to, in line with relevant Government authorities and Anord Mardix internal requirements
• Ensure import/export documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with customs standards and requirements
• Perform regular customs compliance activity, as deemed mandatory by the EMEA Customs Manager, on Anord Mardix UK’s imports and exports, to include classification, valuation and origin
• Notify EMEA Customs Manager should any audit activity and/or non-compliance discrepancies be identified, taking corrective action where necessary to ensure import and export transactions adhere to customs compliance
• Perform required Sanction Lists and Restricted and Denied Party Lists Screening as per Global Trade Compliance requirements
• Ensure adherence to Export Control compliance and classification
• Provide advice and support to the business on customs and international trade requirements and inform other departments of any issues that may arise affecting their operation
• Implement and maintain a record-keeping system to comply with HM Revenue & Customs requirements
• Provide support to the EMEA Customs Manager and Global Trade Compliance colleagues when government authority and/or internal audits are conducted
• To act as the CBAM authorised declarant for Anord Mardix UK ensuring reporting requirements are met in a timely manner
• To be the Anord Mardix UK Trade Compliance Coordinator (TCC) ensuring information is provided and/or disseminated as required
• Ensure EU customs guidelines are followed by vendors, purchasing, brokers, site logistics and other responsible parties through education and training of customs compliance laws and regulations
• Attend import and export compliance seminars for updates on latest customs rules and regulations

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• A degree from an accredited university with a focus on Supply Chain, Customs, Business Administration, or equivalent - a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a Trade Compliance or Customs Compliance oriented role
• Knowledge of Customs and Trade Compliance regulations, EU customs guidelines
• Experienced in Export Control compliance and Export Classification
• Experienced in practical aspects of customs compliance
• Experience with customs import and export declarations and customs broker management
• Demonstrated business reasoning, analytical and critical thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal
• High degree of self-management, enthusiasm and results-driven
• Ability to travel 10-20 % within the UK North West
• Eligibility to work in the UK

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  • Referral bonus
  • Volunteer days
  • Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Sick pay scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/HybridWorkbased on your Job Function;

• Travel opportunities (role dependent);

• Support your well-being by access to:

  • Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counselors and expert advice.
  • VHI Private Health Insurance
  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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