Customs Consultant BPE (Business Process Expert) (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Slough is seeking a Customs Consultant / Business Process Expert to manage customs operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves advising on import activities, maintaining audit processes, and supporting the Customs team. With a hybrid working model, the position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and onsite amenities.

Benefits

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Onsite gym

Restaurant

Car parking

EAP

Qualifications

• Advisory and audit experience with HMRC or large consultancies is desirable.
• Experience with customs bonded warehousing, excise, and import/export operations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting customs compliance throughout the Customs & Imports team.
• Utilizing expert knowledge of SAP GTS and data analytics tools.
• Conducting quarterly internal audits across compliance areas.

Skills

International Trade Compliance

Customs Regulations

Data Analytics

Education

Degree in International Trade Compliance

Tools

SAP GTS

MicroStrategy

Job description

Job Title: Customs Consultant / Business Process Expert (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client:

Lidl

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

Summary:
£49,500 up to £66,000 per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always go the extra mile to support our team.

Our customs department has an exciting opportunity for a Customs Consultant / Business Process Expert to join the team. As the Customs Consultant, you’ll be responsible for the successful operation of the Customs team systems and audit dashboard, working alongside the Customs Team Manager and Tax colleagues at Lidl GB.

You’ll be advising and supporting compliance of import activities, Broker KPI reporting, and ensuring full compliance with all HMRC / Border Force rules and regulations. Over time, you’ll develop and maintain the Customs audit and excise reporting to provide excellent service externally and internally.

Your duties will include managing each step of the Import and Export process, tracking shipments, handling Border Force or Trading Standards issues, and resolving Customs system problems. You’ll ensure full compliance with all HMRC / Border Force rules and regulations, providing outstanding service to stakeholders.

Lidl offers a hybrid working model, combining three or more days in our state-of-the-art office with the option of up to two days working from home, promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting customs compliance throughout the Customs & Imports team to ensure full regulatory adherence.
2. Utilizing expert knowledge of SAP GTS and data analytics tools like MicroStrategy to manage customs transactions and develop user functions in our foreign trade dashboard.
3. Maintaining and developing Webservices and IPAFFs data interfaces with external stakeholders and brokers.
4. Serving as a subject matter expert on import operations and customs compliance, including import controls, HMRC, Border Force, and Defra.
5. Assessing costs and risks related to international trade, including tariffs, duties, taxes, and excise.
6. Proactively resolving queries such as CDS errors, VAT code, and Duty code issues.
7. Ensuring compliance of all documentation and updates from HMRC and Border Force, whether system-based or manual.
8. Conducting quarterly internal audits across compliance areas, including Import/Export entries, Excise, CDS, SCDP, and AEO audits.
9. Preparing audit reports and recommending digital improvements to enhance profitability.
10. Ensuring brokers complete accurate and timely CDS declarations for imports/exports.
11. Planning and managing import/export projects and ad hoc events.
12. Assisting in compiling quarterly internal audits related to compliance and import/export activities.

Requirements:

• Degree in International Trade Compliance, MCIEX Grad, or equivalent customs qualifications at an advanced level.
• Advisory and audit experience with HMRC or large consultancies is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international customs regulations, trade agreements, and duty optimization strategies.
• Experience with customs bonded warehousing, excise, and import/export operations, especially within retail/FMCG industries.
• Technical expertise in SAP GTS and data analytics tools like MicroStrategy.
• Experience with SPS controls and BTOM controls is advantageous.

Benefits:

Competitive salary starting from £49,500, up to £66,000 depending on experience, plus 35 days’ holiday (pro rata). Additional benefits include onsite gym, restaurant, car parking, EAP, and more. Lidl values diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.