Customs Compliance Analyst

Barclay Meade; West Malling; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Customs Compliance Analyst to ensure compliance with domestic and foreign trade laws. The ideal candidate will have expertise in UK & EU Customs Regulations and experience with customs systems like SAP and CDS. The role offers flexible working and includes benefits like health initiatives and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Direct experience with International Trade Regulations in high tech or defence.
• Experience managing relations with freight forwarders and customs brokers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective import and export compliance processes.
• Implement customs compliance program elements.
• Review and validate Customs entries for accuracy.
• Provide reporting and conduct compliance training.
• Conduct audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Experience in UK & EU Customs Laws and Regulations

Proficiency in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

Knowledge of UK customs systems (CDS)

Strong computer skills including SAP

Ability to analyze data and prepare reports

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP (Global Trade Services GTS)

Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Our client is currently seeking a diligent Customs Compliance Analyst to join their team in Kent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective import and export compliance processes in accordance with domestic and foreign trade laws, as well as corporate customs compliance policies and procedures.
• Implement and support elements of the customs compliance programme, including HTS classification, country of origin, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) eligibility, valuation, export requirements, and forwarding agent management.
• Review and validate Customs entries for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide quarterly and yearly reporting, and conduct regular customs compliance training for functional groups.
• Conduct periodic audits and self-audits, and implement corrective actions as required.
• Assist in trade investigations.
• Collaborate with business functions, stakeholders, and the Corporate International Trade Compliance office.
• Drive efforts to create a positive and inclusive work environment and culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK & EU Customs Laws and Regulations, including management of AEO programmes or supply chain is desirable.
• Proficiency in utilizing Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), conducting classifications, Preferential Origin qualification, and evaluating customs data.
• Practical knowledge of UK customs systems (CDS) and experience with customs automation tools.
• Strong computer skills, including SAP (Global Trade Services GTS) and Office 365; SharePoint experience beneficial.
• Experience managing relations with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government authorities.
• Ability to collect, analyse data and prepare concise, timely reports.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Direct experience with International Trade Regulations and/or Compliance in a High Technology, Defence, or Aerospace environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Share Purchase Plan