Logistics Manager - Trade Compliance

Fortnum & Mason plc; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fortnum & Mason plc in London seeks a Trade Compliance Manager to oversee UK and international import/export regulations and manage the operational governance of international and wholesale supply chains.

You will work with customs brokers, freight forwarders and the logistics team to ensure licences, documentation, and audits, while delivering cost and service KPIs and driving continuous improvement in trade compliance.

Formación

• Solid understanding of customs and international trade laws.
• Experience in compliance or advisory roles with brokers and forwarders.
• Proven ability to apply trade regulations across B2B/B2C channels.
• Strong regulatory network to stay ahead of changes.
• Project management experience in large-scale initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional influence.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with UK and international trade regulations for import/export.
• Deliver cost and service KPIs across international and wholesale supply chains.
• Contract manage both international and wholesale operations.
• Provide technical advice on customs topics (classification, origin, duties).
• Lead trade compliance reviews, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and advise staff on export/import requirements and trade compliance.

Conocimientos

Customs regulations

International trade

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Herramientas

Customs brokers

Freight forwarders

Descripción del empleo

Our Head Office department is located in the heart of Piccadilly and occupies the 5th & 6th floor of our beautiful flagship store. This central London location, offers so much to explore including restaurants, bars, cultural sites, shopping and more, and only a short walk from the Green Park Tube Station and plenty of bus stops.

This role is accountable for maintaining and ensuring compliance to all UK and International regulations governing the shipment, receipt and documentation of imported/exported products and for the Operational Management of the International and Wholesale supply chain Operations, including overseas operations. As a core member of the logistics team this role will work hand in hand with the remainder of the logistics team, our Logistics partners and the wider Supply Chain Team and business in the delivery of On Time in Full High-Quality Service.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensuring compliance to International Trade Regulations across all areas of the Business.

• Delivery of cost performance in line with budget in relation to the International and Wholesale Supply Chain Operations.

• Delivery of service and operational performance in line with KPI’s.

• Delivery of Service Improvement and Cost Efficiencies through Continuous Improvement.

• Delivery of End to End Luxury Quality through best in class operations and compliance

Specific Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with ALL customs formalities to facilitate the smooth flow of goods into and out of the UK, ensuring correct tariff application and payment of duties.

• To understand and ensure compliance with all relevant UK and EU Export/Import Legislation.

• To establish the requirements for relevant licences, documentation and registrations for the Export/Import of product (Inc. Specialist product). To apply for and maintain such licences and registrations.

• To support the smooth flow of Export / Import shipments, through liaison with Customs, Couriers, Freight Forwarders, Cargo handlers and Brokerage.

• To contract manage the Wholesale supply chain operation, ensuring delivery against cost and service KPI’s.

• To contract manage the International supply chain operation, ensuring delivery against cost and service KPI’s.

• To ensure Exports/Imports do not take place without the necessary licences, formalities and paperwork required.

• To provide technical advice on Customs topics such as classification, origin, valuation, and the use of Special Procedures.

• To assist in developing processes and controls to ensure trade compliance is maintained throughout the business.

• To provide advice and training across all areas of the business as required on Export/Import requirements and trade compliance issues.

• To monitor and interpret local / international trade regulations and perform continuous risk analysis and assessment of Export / Import activities and processes.

• To maintain accurate auditable records of all Export/Import activities.

• To lead and manage trade compliance reviews and audits.

• To identify and deliver continuous Improvement Initiatives that drive ongoing improvement in compliance management, service, cost and availability.

• To support future initiatives/proposition development to ensure compliance is at the front of mindsets and mitigate any challenges as solutions are implemented.

• To support and guide the logistics team Sustainability goals to align with the wider business Future Matters initiatives.

Role Specific Criteria (Experience/Behaviours/Technical Ability)

We expect the successful candidate to have the following skills and experience:

• A solid understanding and knowledge of Customs and International trade laws and Export regulations.

• Relevant Trade and Customs experience from a compliance or advisory role and experience of working with Customs Brokers and Freight forwarders.

• Proven experience of applying Trade & Customs regulations across channels of operation from online B2C through to wholesale B2B.

• Strong industry & regulatory network and understanding to ensure an up to date and forward looking regulatory/compliance position can be maintained.

• Experience of operational and/or contract management within a 3PL set-up.

• Project management skills – the ability to plan and prioritise work, especially large-scale projects

• Good communication skills (written and oral) and strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional audiences

• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally

• Team player with ability to work effectively in a culturally diversified environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a commercial approach to resolving issues and providing advice

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