Customs Compliance Admin

Pod Talent; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pod Talent is partnering with a growing aviation and aerospace business in Essex to appoint a Customs Compliance Administrator. You will own end-to-end customs compliance activities across multiple regions, working with logistics, warehouse and finance to ensure imports and exports are compliant and cost-effective.

The role requires strong tariff classification knowledge and experience with customs procedures, working with external brokers.

Qualifications

• Experience in customs compliance or international trade.
• Strong understanding of tariff classification and duty/VAT requirements.
• Experience working with logistics, warehouse, finance and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Manage customs compliance activities across regions and maintain documentation.
• Apply commodity codes and origin requirements for international shipments.
• Act as primary contact for customs brokers and monitor service levels.
• Reconcile duty deferment accounts and support audits.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics on stock movements and compliance.
• Keep up to date with changes in customs regulations and implement updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Customs Compliance Admin- Essex- Up to £45,000
Shift: Mon- Fri, 3 days in office, 2 days WFH, 11am-8pm
We're excited to be partnering with a growing global aviation and aerospace business that supplies aircraft components to customers across multiple international markets. As the business continues to expand its global footprint, they are looking to strengthen their Customs Compliance function with the appointment of a Customs Compliance Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a customs professional looking to take ownership of end-to-end customs compliance activities within a fast-paced international environment. Working closely with logistics, warehouse, finance and external customs brokers, you'll play a key role in ensuring imports and exports remain compliant, efficient and cost-effective across multiple regions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage customs compliance activities across multiple regions, ensuring accurate tariff classification, customs processes and supporting documentation are maintained
• Determine and apply the correct commodity codes, preferential origin requirements and duty/VAT treatment for international shipments
• Act as the primary point of contact for customs brokers, supporting customs clearances, resolving queries and monitoring performance against agreed service levels
• Monitor and reconcile duty deferment accounts and customs-related costs, working closely with finance teams to investigate discrepancies and support audits
• Partner with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain stock accuracy, inventory integrity and customs compliance across all stock movements
• Keep up to date with changes in customs regulations, trade agreements and compliance requirements, implementing process updates where required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance customs processes, broker performance and operational compliance across the business

In order to be successful:

• Previous experience in customs compliance, international trade, freight forwarding, import/export administration or a similar customs-focused role (sea shipments/ ocean freight)
• Strong understanding of tariff classification, customs procedures, preferential origin and duty/VAT requirements
• Experience working cross-functionally with logistics, warehouse, finance and operational teams, alongside external customs brokers or suppliers
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position, therefore applicants must have full permanent right to work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 14 working days of submitting your application, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.