Global Customs Lead: Compliance & Trade Governance

Baker Hughes Inc.; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Inc. is seeking an experienced Customs Team Leader to drive customs governance, international trade compliance, and regulatory strategy across our global operations.

This leadership role acts as the SME for customs, enabling compliant movement of goods while supporting cost optimisation and business continuity. You will collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and engineering to implement policies, manage authorisations, and improve processes in a complex,

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading customs operations in manufacturing, energy, or project environments.
• Extensive knowledge of UK customs regulations and trade compliance requirements.
• Experience administering customs procedures and HMRC audits or compliance reviews.
• Strong understanding of tariff classification, valuation, and rules of origin.

Responsibilities

• Lead customs governance activities across imports, exports, and project cargo.
• Act as SME for customs and international trade compliance internally.
• Develop and maintain customs policies, controls, and procedures.
• Manage authorisations and regulatory obligations; liaise with HMRC.
• Oversee brokers, freight forwarders, and 3PL performance using KPIs.
• Ensure accurate declarations, classifications, and CBAM compliance.

Skills

Customs compliance

International trade governance

UK customs regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Leadership

Education

Degree in International Trade / Logistics / Business

Customs Practitioner qualification

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Baker Hughes Inc. is seeking an experienced Customs Team Leader to drive customs governance, international trade compliance, and regulatory strategy across our global operations.

This leadership role acts as the SME for customs, enabling compliant movement of goods while supporting cost optimisation and business continuity. You will collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and engineering to implement policies, manage authorisations, and improve processes in a complex,