Customs Master Data Lead

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defence organisation as a Customs Master Data Lead, where you will ensure compliance in tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin. This role offers the chance to enhance your career while contributing to a vital mission of supporting the Armed Forces. You will review and maintain Customs Master Data accuracy, drive compliance processes, and provide training to the Customs Operations team. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic, hybrid environment with a focus on professional development and employee well-being. Your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining operational excellence in customs compliance.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Pension Contribution

Paid Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible Working

Enhanced Parental Leave

Subsidised Meals

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Proven track record in customs/trade compliance in a corporate environment.
• Extensive knowledge of HMRC customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain accuracy of Customs Master Data.
• Support data migration into SAP and provide training to the team.

Skills

Customs Compliance

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tariff Classification

Customs Valuation

Country of Origin Knowledge

SAP GTS

Integrity

Education

Professional Qualification in Customs Compliance

Degree in Related Field

Tools

Customs Software Systems

Job description

Bolton

Join our dynamic team at MBDA UK Ltd as the Customs Master Data Lead. You will play a vital role in achieving detailed customs compliance and operational excellence. Take this opportunity to improve your career and develop professionally in the Customs field.

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience

Location: Bolton or Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

1. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
3. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
4. Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
5. Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
6. Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
7. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

MBDA are seeking a meticulous and experienced Customs Master Data Lead to join our team.

Tariff classification, customs valuation and country of origin are the three pillars of Customs Compliance. A dedicated resource is required to ensure that these critical elements are correct on every Customs entry that is done and that the information to support is collated and retained in a structured manner.

1. You will help us to review existing Customs Master Data and maintain its accuracy by keeping up to date with customs regulation changes.
2. Provide support in relation to the data required for SAP GTS.
3. Drive the use of classification, country of origin and customs valuation standard operating procedures.
4. Support the Head of Customs Technology and Systems in completing a data cleanse and migrating this data into SAP.
5. Design a process for assessing and recording correct Customs Master data, and build a system for supporting documentation.
6. Support business projects with classification of new projects to facilitate the creation of new licences and ensure current licences are compliant.
7. Provide training and guidance to Customs Operations team in relation to Customs Master data.
8. Join our journey towards becoming an outstanding Customs team.

What we're looking for from you:

1. A proven track record in customs/trade compliance from a professional services company, HMRC or a similar role within a corporate environment.
2. Extensive knowledge of HMRC customs regulations in respect of tariff classification, country of origin and customs valuation requirements.
3. Someone with a high level of integrity and attention to detail, who can work independently and has excellent communication and reporting skills.
4. Experience with customs software systems is an advantage.
5. A person who holds, or is studying towards, a professional qualification in Customs Compliance or related field is preferred.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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