Import & Export Compliance Supervisor

STERIS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. We are currently recruiting for an Import and Export Compliance Supervisor to oversee regulatory compliance for international shipments and advise on customs matters.

You will monitor the Compliance Program, work with customs brokers, develop metrics, mentor staff, and coordinate country of origin and free trade agreements.

Qualifications

• Ten years' experience in Customs Brokerage required.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Submit/prepare binding tariff ruling requests to support accurate import classification.
• Train and set up users for the Global Trade Management program.
• Develop metrics for Customs compliance and readiness.
• Manage performance of Customs brokers and implement changes as needed.
• Assist internal/external customers with customs and export regulation issues.
• Serve as a resource on import/export compliance for staff, suppliers, and customers.
• Mentor and develop staff growth within the team.
• Coordinate country of origin and FTAs with suppliers and conduct cross-functional Kaizen events.
• Review and approve Customs broker and carrier invoices.

Skills

Customs brokerage

Supervisory

Compliance

UK/EU laws

Job description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

About You

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you motivated by impactful work? Do you have a passion for compliance and international customs? If so, then a career with STERIS could be a great fit for you!

About Us

At STERIS we are a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. Our mission is to help our customers create a healthier and safer world. Working at STERIS, you GROW, LEARN and MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

We are currently recruiting for an Import and Export Compliance Supervisor.

What You Will Do

The Import & Export Compliance Supervisor is responsible for the Import and Export regulatory compliance. The position supports STERIS’ import and export activities through monitoring and maintaining the STERIS Compliance Program. The position ensures that STERIS international shipments are handled in an efficient manner while meeting all international Customs and UK / EU government export and import laws. They will also Submit/prepare binding tariff ruling requests to various products as required. Respond to all Customs and related Government agency inquiries.

Duties

• Submit/prepare binding tariff ruling requests to various products as required to support accurate import classification of STERIS products.
• Training Provider and new user setup for the STERIS Global Trade Management Program Integration Point.
• Develop metrics relating to Customs compliance and related activities to identify and evaluate STERIS’ compliance readiness.
• Manage the performance of the various Customs brokers STERIS currently works with. Be responsible for making changes as required.
• Provide assistance to all STERIS Internal/External Customers as it relates to resolving issues relating to Customs or export regulation issues to or from a STERIS location or STERIS supplier/vendor facility.
• Become a resource to internal and external Customers as it relates to import and export compliance, as well as promote Customs Compliance within STERIS Corporation, its supplier, and Customers.
• Be a mentor to your staff. Lead, support and assist in the growth of your support staff.
• Manage the international solicitation process. Work to obtain country of origin, free trade agreements, and classification from STERIS suppliers.
• Participate and Sponsor Kaizen events to facilitate process improvement both internally and cross functionally with upstream groups.
• Work with various stakeholders within the Company to address and resolve compliance related issues. Review and approve Customs broker and carrier invoices.

What You Will Need

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in Customs Brokerage
• A minimum of 3 years Supervisory experience
• Fast paced constant changing environment
• Faces challenging times / conditions head on
• Attention to detail.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.