Global Trade & Customs Lead (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney

Leighton Buzzard

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Group pension scheme

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Job summary

Pratt & Whitney UK is seeking a Logistics Lead to manage daily import customs clearances and export documentation across IP, Temporary Admission, and other regimes. You will coordinate shipments, review declarations, and maintain records, while training to become the site Global Trade focal point.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in logistics or a related field and strong knowledge of UK customs, HS classifications, and CBAM.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Logistics Lead, Logistics Management, or similar role, or a degree in Logistics or customs.
Working knowledge of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and US tariff regulations.
Strong understanding of Customs Procedure Codes and HS classification codes.
Comprehensive knowledge of UK and international customs regulations, procedures, and import/export processes.
Ability to interpret, review, and validate customs declarations for compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage daily import customs clearances across a range of procedures (IP, Temporary Admission, Temporary Exports, Airworthiness).
Prepare export documentation and coordinate shipments via courier, air freight, or dedicated transport services.
Review and validate import/export declarations, amend as required, maintain records.
Maintain import/export logs and track shipments for timely clearance.
Train to become the site's Global Trade focal point and provide coverage as needed.
Ensure correct licences and documentation are applied to all shipments.