Import Export Coordinator
hace 9 días
Luton
Are you a customs and trade compliance specialist looking to take full ownership of import and export operations within a global manufacturing business? We’re looking for a proactive Customs/Logistics Compliance Officer to lead and strengthen international trade compliance across the organisation. This is a high-impact role where you’ll act as the subject matter expert for all import and export activity, ensuring the business operates confidently and compliantly within UK and international customs regulations. 🔎 The Opportunity You will: • Take full responsibility for all non-UK imports and exports across the business, • Act as the primary contact for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audits, • Lead audit readiness and ensure robust, compliant customs procedures, • Partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Dispatch, Finance and Operations, • Oversee special customs procedures including Inward and Outward Processing, • Ensure accurate duty/VAT calculations and compliance with C79 reporting, • Manage government reporting requirements including MSS submissions and quarterly Bills of Discharge, • Liaise with freight forwarders and customs intermediaries to ensure accurate declarations 📦 Key Areas of Responsibility Import Compliance • Manage all overseas materials and repair imports, • Ensure correct use of customs procedures (Inward Processing / Home Use), • Maintain authorisations and manage renewal applications, • Oversee duty and VAT accuracy, • Oversee export procedures for repair units (IP / OP / Home Use), • Ensure accurate export declarations, licences and origin documentation, • Monitor authorised export time limits and secure extensions where required, • 3+ years’ experience in customs/trade compliance, • Strong working knowledge of UK customs law and international trade agreements, • Experience managing audits or dealing directly with HMRC, • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills, • Confident communicator able to work across multiple departments Salary £35,000 to £43,000 basic plus full benefits, Hybrid working 3 days office based