Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Eaton Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Cheltenham MSD Trade Compliance Team seeks a skilled professional to ensure import/export compliance, manage Inward/Outward Processing Authorisations, and coordinate with freight forwarders on clearance instructions. You will handle tariff classification and origin analyses, support audits, and develop robust customs processes.

The role offers involvement in global operations, exposure to regulatory changes, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in trade compliance practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years working experience in Customs compliance.
• Meticulous compliance with Customs-related processes and procedures.
• Experience in import and export clearance brokerage.
• Experience of reporting on movements under Inward and Outward Processing.
• Experience in export procedures and documentation management.
• Experience working with external/internal auditors and government bodies desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import and export Customs legislation and internal policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain Inward and Outward Processing Authorisations and support quarterly Bills of Discharge submissions to HMRC.
• Issue clearance instructions to freight forwarders and verify correct issuance.
• Arrange import/export entry amendments as needed.
• Conduct monthly TRE Data reviews to ensure compliance.
• Arrange customs documents for personnel traveling with hardware (ATA Carnets when required).
• Perform tariff classification and country of origin analysis for new/imported products.

Skills

Customs compliance

Process development

Auditing

Documentation management

UK/US export controls

Tools

Customs software

Job description

Eaton Cheltenham MSD Trade Compliance Team seeks a skilled professional to ensure import/export compliance, manage Inward/Outward Processing Authorisations, and coordinate with freight forwarders on clearance instructions. You will handle tariff classification and origin analyses, support audits, and develop robust customs processes.

The role offers involvement in global operations, exposure to regulatory changes, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in trade compliance practices