Customs & Global Freight Compliance Lead

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in London is seeking a senior regulatory professional to engineer the global customs and freight compliance roadmap. You will own all customs entries, ATA Carnets, and biosecurity protocols while coordinating with engineering, design and procurement teams.

You will co-lead interactions with border agencies to safeguard major global events, oversee documentation, and ensure adherence to environmental protection standards across regions.

Qualifications

• Expert in border integrity and international trade regulations.
• Experience as Importer of Record via charter vessel.
• Ability to engage with customs authorities and port officials.
• Knowledge of SOPs and regulatory paperwork.
• Experience with biosecurity and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer the global regulatory roadmap for customs and freight compliance.
• Own customs entries, ATA Carnets, temporary import bonds, and biosecurity protocols.
• Co-lead border agency engagements to safeguard the global event timeline.
• Collaborate with design and procurement to map customs profiles.
• Oversee strategy and underwriting for ATA Carnets and maritime declarations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental protection agencies.

Skills

Border compliance

International trade regulations

Global transit compliance

Authority engagement with authorities

Documentation management

Environmental compliance

Job description

• Engineer the global regulatory roadmap for customs and global freight compliance
• Own all customs entries, ATA Carnets, temporary import bonds, and biosecurity protocols
• Co-lead advanced border agency engagements to safeguard the global event timeline
• Collaborate with engineering design and procurement to map customs profiles
• Oversee strategy and financial underwriting for ATA Carnets and specialized maritime declarations
• Ensure compliance with local environmental protection agencies

Requirements

• Authority on border integrity, international trade regulations, and global transit compliance
• Experience in operating as Importer of Record via proprietary charter vessel
• Ability to lead advance conversations with customs authorities, border forces, and port officials
• Knowledge of operational Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Experience in compliance paperwork, visas, and port-authority clearances
• Understanding of high-tech asset classification and hazardous materials compliance
• Proven ability to manage complex documentation for specialized technical cargo
• Experience in agricultural and biosecurity entry requirements for high-risk regions
• Skills in managing international bond architecture and customs brokers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in global regulatory compliance, customs entries, and international trade regulations, with a strong focus on managing complex documentation and ensuring adherence to environmental protection standards.