Undergraduate Customs Co-ordinator

CO-OP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement (28 days rising to

Pension with employer contributions (~

Job summary

Co-op is seeking an Undergraduate Customs Co-ordinator to join our Manchester-based Supply Chain team for a 12-month placement. You’ll gain hands-on experience across product areas and learn how Co-op identifies, develops, launches, and supplies products while supporting regulatory compliance.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams, HMRC, and stakeholders to move goods smoothly, focusing on NI movements under Windsor Framework, and develop skills through coaching, training, and on-the-job

Qualifications

• Second-year undergraduate status in a relevant field.
• Interest in Supply Chain/Customs.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Embed into cross-category teams with Technical and Commercial colleagues.
• Engage with Co-op networks and working groups to improve colleague experiences.
• Assist HMRC investigations and respond to queries.
• Support compliance with EU deforestation rules and export regulations affecting Northern Ireland.
• Help manage regulatory change to keep NI customers' stores well-supplied.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Interest in Supply Chain/Customs

Education

Second-year undergraduate student

Job description

We're looking for a driven and ambitious Undergraduate Customs Co-ordinator to join our Supply Chain team in Manchester on a 12-month work placement. You'll gain hands-on experience across a range of product areas, learning how Co-op identifies, develops, launches, and supplies products. Working alongside experienced colleagues across the business and wider supply chain, you'll develop new skills, build your network, and gain valuable insight into how our business operates. Why this job matters Our Supply Chain helps keep products moving efficiently and compliantly across our business. As an Undergraduate, you'll spend time on key projects, including the movement of goods to Northern Ireland as part of the Windsor Framework project. By working with colleagues across Co-op, government agencies, and the wider supply chain, you'll support with making sure goods move smoothly while meeting important customs and regulatory requirements. What you’ll do

• Embed into cross category teams engaging with Technical and Commercial teams along with Freight Forwarding, Route to Market and Logistics
• Get involved with our Co-op networks and working groups across Supply Chain, looking at ways to improve experiences for all colleagues and support communities
• Work with HMRC reporting to complete investigations and feedback on queries raised
• Be involved in compliance activity in areas such as EU deforestation regulations and other changes to export regulations impacting Northern Ireland
• Support the Co-op manage regulatory change to make sure our customers in Northern Ireland continue to have choice in our stores
• Play your part in keeping our product movements compliant
  Knowledge from being in your second year of university studying towards an undergraduate degree
• An interest in Supply Chain/Customs
• Good communication and relationship building skills
• A solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel and PowerPoint)
• Passion about developing your career
  At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• Coaching and training to support your career development
• Stream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn
• Grocery Aid - 24/7 access to a range of emotional, financial, and practical support services for you and your family