Logistics Controller - Submarines

Rolls-Royce Corporation; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Submarines in Derby is seeking a Logistics Controller to manage Trade Compliance across the Submarines business. You will oversee customs controls, maintain records and liaise with brokers and government bodies to ensure timely clearance of goods.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK import/export procedures, CDS systems, SAP, and PowerBI. Excellent attention to detail and proactive project delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised Customs qualifications and/or demonstrable recent experience within a Customs or Trade Compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of UK import/export procedures, Customs regimes and HMRC customs legislation.
• Proficiency in customs declaration systems (CDS).
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to explain Customs issues to non-tax specialist.
• Experience in customs duty relief schemes and AEO accreditation.
• A working knowledge of SAP.
• Excel and analytical skills are essential.
• Knowledge of data dashboards i.e. PowerBI beneficial.
• A team player with the ability to liaise across multiple jurisdictions, businesses and functions.
• The ability to work independently where required to drive work forward.
• A proactive individual who can work independently with minimal or no guidance to drive work packages forward.
• Desire to learn and continue to develop expertise.
• Commercial Awareness of operating customs procedures in a business environment.
• Achievement focussed and enthusiastic about driving change.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the comprehensive Trade compliance within the logistics function for the submarines business.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant customs regulations, trade controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Maintaining comprehensive records and customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
• Liaise with internal Logistics compliance team and our appointed customs brokers, hauliers, carriers and relevant government bodies to ensure efficient clearance of goods.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve customs-related queries in a timely manner.
• Oversee internal and external HMRC audits by delivering precise records and proof of compliance.
• Lead the administration of customs authorisations and duty relief schemes (e.g., Inward Processing, AEO accreditation, Customs bonded warehousing).
• Provide guidance to internal teams on customs classifications, duty rates, Incoterms, and trade compliance matters.
• Lead the ongoing enhancement of customs processes to uphold both efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure processes are in place to manage compliance risks and maintain effective governance while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Executing high-impact projects that align with organisational objectives.

Skills

Customs quals

CDS knowledge

UK procedures

Excel

PowerBI

SAP

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

CDS

PowerBI

Job description

Logistics Controller - Submarines

Location - Derby Full Time/ Permanent

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Logistics Controller to join the Rolls-Royce Submarines. The purpose of a is to manage and control Trade Compliance Officer across the Submarines business. You will have an affinity to process compliance, and a meticulous nature. You will be responsible for ensuring business areas are complying with the trade policies as well as conducting verification checks and audits, including both the external and internal supply chain.

What you will be doing

• Overseeing the comprehensive Trade compliance within the logistics function for the submarines business.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant customs regulations, trade controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Maintaining comprehensive records and customs documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.
• Liaise with internal Logistics compliance team and our appointed customs brokers, hauliers, carriers and relevant government bodies to ensure efficient clearance of goods.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve customs-related queries in a timely manner.
• Oversee internal and external HMRC audits by delivering precise records and proof of compliance.
• Lead the administration of customs authorisations and duty relief schemes (e.g., Inward Processing, AEO accreditation, Customs bonded warehousing).
• Provide guidance to internal teams on customs classifications, duty rates, Incoterms, and trade compliance matters.
• Lead the ongoing enhancement of customs processes to uphold both efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure processes are in place to manage compliance risks and maintain effective governance while adhering to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Executing high-impact projects that align with organisational objectives.

Position Qualifications

• Recognised Customs qualifications and/or demonstrable recent experience within a Customs or Trade Compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of UK import/export procedures, Customs regimes and HMRC customs legislation.
• Proficiency in customs declaration systems (CDS).
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to explain Customs issues to non-tax specialist.
• Experience in customs duty relief schemes and AEO accreditation.
• A working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills are essential,
• Knowledge of data dashboards i.e. PowerBI beneficial.
• A team player with the ability to liaise across multiple jurisdictions, businesses and functions.
• The ability to work independently where required to drive work forward.
• - A proactive individual who can work independently with minimal or no guidance to drive work packages forward.
• Desire to learn and continue to develop expertise.
• Commercial Awareness of operating customs procedures in a business environment.
• Achievement focussed and enthusiastic about driving change.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of an Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

Grade: Level NGS 7-10 Closing Date: 3rd November 2026 People Leader: Adam Foster

For further information, please contact: Gauri Sood

Job Category Supply Chain Planning & Control

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