Import & Export Compliance Analyst (fix-term), Wotton

Azenta UK, Ltd.; Wotton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Azenta UK, Ltd. in Wotton is looking for an Import & Export Compliance Analyst for a temporary assignment of 3 months. In this role, you will support global trade operations ensuring compliance with international trade laws while coordinating with internal stakeholders and logistics partners.

The ideal candidate will have experience in trade compliance, attention to detail, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. You will interact with customs brokers, and facilitate documentation to ensure timely shipment deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics and Import/Export trade compliance.
• Understanding of EU and UK trade laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with Customs regulations in the US and Asia.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all import and export activities adhere to relevant trade laws.
• Facilitate sanctioned party list screening processes.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation for Import/Export transactions.

Skills

Logistics experience

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of international trade documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Import & Export Compliance Analyst (fixed-term), Wotton

Job Description: Temporary Assignment - 3 months

Azenta UK, Ltd. At Azenta, new ideas, new technologies and new ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and challenge the status quo with novel thinking and collaborative work relationships. All we accomplish is grounded in our core values of Customer Focus, Achievement, Accountability, Teamwork, Employee Value and Integrity.

How You’ll Add Value

The Import & Export Compliance Analyst supports global trade operations by ensuring compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of materials, equipment, and products across international borders. The role focuses on Import/Export documentation, regulatory compliance (globally) and coordination with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners. The Analyst plays a critical role in enabling timely delivery of shipments while safeguarding regulatory adherence. This position will report directly to the Import/Export Global Compliance Manager.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure all import and export activities adhere to relevant trade laws.
• Facilitate sanctioned party list screening processes and Escalate compliance risks where necessary.
• Work in conjunction with external partners, including customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies such as BIS, CBP, and DDTC.
• Primary focus on broker interaction, approval to ship, invoice approval and clearance instructions.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation and ensure audit readiness for all Import/Export transactions.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in logistics and Import/Export trade compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with EU and UK trade laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with Customs regulations in the US and Asia.
• Familiarity with government PGA requirements from the government agencies.
• Knowledge of international trade documentation, INCOTERMS, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), ECCN classifications, and valuation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Attention to detail.
• Experience in the Life Sciences industry and industry certifications (e.g., CECP, CCS) are a plus.

EOE M/F/Disabled/VET. If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please email at [e-mail] for assistance. Azenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Azenta is a market leader in automated bio sample management solutions and multiomics services across areas such as drug development, clinical and advanced cell therapies for the industry's top pharmaceutical, biotech, academic and healthcare institutions globally. We provide unparalleled capabilities with our lab analysis, sample management and storage services, informatics software, and consumables, with the largest installed base managing over 1 billion samples globally.

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