Global Customs Leader: Compliance & Optimisation

Baker Hughes Company; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Customs Team Leader (SSPS) to direct global customs governance, compliance, and regulatory strategy. You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Engineering to optimise duty programmes while ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide.

The role requires extensive UK customs knowledge, leadership of cross-functional teams, and experience managing HMRC audits and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in customs within manufacturing/energy/project contexts.
• Pervasive knowledge of UK customs regulations, governance, and trade compliance.
• Experience managing HMRC audits, disclosures and authorisations.
• Strong grasp of tariff classification, valuation, rules of origin, and FTAs.
• Understanding CBAM requirements, quota management, and licensing rules.
• Proven ability to lead and develop customs teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead customs compliance across imports, exports, project cargo, and service operations.
• Act as SME for customs and international trade compliance across the business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain customs policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Manage authorisations and relations with HMRC and other authorities.
• Oversee brokers and 3PLs with KPI-driven performance and compliance.
• Ensure accurate declarations, classifications, valuation, and origin rules.
• Support AEO compliance and CBAM reporting and improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in customs processes and automation.

Skills

Customs governance

International trade

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Audit management

Education

Degree in International Trade

Customs Practitioner qualification

Institute of Export qualification

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Customs Team Leader (SSPS) to direct global customs governance, compliance, and regulatory strategy. You will partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Engineering to optimise duty programmes while ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide.

The role requires extensive UK customs knowledge, leadership of cross-functional teams, and experience managing HMRC audits and supplier relationships.