Customs Compliance Officer

Eaton Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Cheltenham MSD Trade Compliance Team seeks a skilled professional to ensure import/export compliance, manage Inward/Outward Processing Authorisations, and coordinate with freight forwarders on clearance instructions. You will handle tariff classification and origin analyses, support audits, and develop robust customs processes.

The role offers involvement in global operations, exposure to regulatory changes, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in trade compliance practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years working experience in Customs compliance.
• Meticulous compliance with Customs-related processes and procedures.
• Experience in import and export clearance brokerage.
• Experience of reporting on movements under Inward and Outward Processing.
• Experience in export procedures and documentation management.
• Experience working with external/internal auditors and government bodies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import and export Customs legislation and internal policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain Inward and Outward Processing Authorisations and support quarterly Bills of Discharge submissions to HMRC.
• Issue clearance instructions to freight forwarders and verify correct issuance.
• Arrange import/export entry amendments as needed.
• Conduct monthly TRE Data reviews to ensure compliance.
• Arrange customs documents for personnel traveling with hardware (ATA Carnets when required).
• Perform tariff classification and country of origin analysis for new/imported products.

Skills

Customs compliance

Process development

Auditing

Documentation management

UK/US export controls

Tools

Customs software

Job description

The Eaton MSD Cheltenham Trade Compliance Team are critical to business operations and actions to ensure compliance in all company transactions. This function is instrumental in setting the compliance in the business for all aspects of operations.

To ensure compliance with export and import controls and regulations, maintain the Inward Processing and Outward Processing Authorisations and non-inventory shipments of demonstration, exhibition and loan equipment.

As a member of the Trade Compliance Team, act as a point of contact (internally and externally) for Customs export and import transactions.

What you'll do:

• Ensure compliance with import and export Customs legislation, and internal policies, processes and procedures.
• Maintain the companies Inward and Outward Processing Authorisations, support the submittal of quarterly Bills of Discharge to HMRC.
• Ensure that clearance instructions are issued to our freight forwarders for incoming shipments and ensure they have been issued correctly.
• Arrange import/export entry amendments where identified.
• Monthly reviews of TRE Data to ensure compliance.
• Arrange relevant customs documentation for personnel travelling abroad with hardware, including obtaining ATA Carnets from the Chamber of Commerce when required.
• Tariff classification and country of origin analysis for new product, and product being imported into the UK.
• Support the development and maintenance of Customs processes and procedures.
• Support any non-compliance with import or export legislation in the business and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Review preferential origin assessments and declarations for PCS customers.
• Involvement with Customs-related external and internal compliance audits across all sites.
• Support all aspects of the Eaton MSD Cheltenham SBU regarding all matters related to import and export Customs compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures to ensure accreditation requirements are consistently met.
• Support continuous improvement teams and initiatives in the Trade Compliance function.
• Undertake any other tasks as required to support the Eaton MSD Cheltenham SBU.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years working experience in Customs compliance
• Experience of meticulous compliance with Customs-related processes and procedures
• Import and export clearance brokerage experience
• Experience of reporting on movements under Inward and Outward Processing
• Experience in export procedures and documentation management
• Experience of working directly with external/internal auditors, UK and international Government bodies desirable
• Experience in UK and US export controls desirable

Skills:

• Ability to design, develop and maintain processes and procedures
• Ability to manage and resolve issues independently and as part of a team
• Highly organised
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workload

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work in a global, highly collaborative environment
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Strong focus on learning, development, and career progression
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• A culture that promotes inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.