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Customs Operations Analyst (Hiring Immediately), Slough
Client: Lidl
Location: Slough, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
14.05.2025
Expiry Date:
28.06.2025
Job Description:
Summary
£49,500 up to £66,000 per annum | 35 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme
Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table – but we also have a lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always go the extra mile to support our team.
Our customs department has an exciting opportunity for a Customs Consultant / Business Process Expert to join the team. As the Customs Consultant, you’ll be responsible for the successful operation of the Customs team systems and audit dashboard, working alongside the Customs Team Manager and Tax colleagues at Lidl GB.
You’ll advise and support compliance of import activities and Broker KPI reporting, ensuring full compliance with all HMRC / Border Force rules and regulations. Over time, you’ll develop and maintain the Customs audit and Excise reporting to provide excellent service externally to customers and internally to stakeholders.
Your duties include managing each step of the Import and Export process, tracking shipments affected by Border Force or Trading Standards, and resolving Customs system issues. You’ll ensure full compliance with HMRC / Border Force regulations and deliver outstanding service to all stakeholders.
We offer a hybrid working model, allowing you to spend three or more days in our state-of-the-art office with amenities like an on-site gym and restaurant, and up to two days working from home to support work/life balance.
What you'll do
* Support customs compliance within the Customs & Imports team to ensure full regulatory compliance.
* Utilize expert knowledge of SAP GTS and data analytics tools such as MicroStrategy to manage complex customs transactions and develop user functions in our foreign trade dashboard.
* Maintain and develop Webservices and IPAFFs data interfaces with external stakeholders and brokers.
* Serve as a subject matter expert on all import operations and customs compliance issues related to import controls, HMRC, Border Force, and Defra.
* Assess costs and risks associated with international trade, including tariffs, duties, taxes, and excise costs.
* Proactively resolve queries/problems like CDS errors, VAT code, and Duty code errors.
* Ensure all documentation is compliant and updated per HMRC and Border Force requirements.
* Conduct quarterly internal audits across compliance areas and prepare reports with digital improvement suggestions.
* Ensure brokers complete accurate and timely CDS declarations and supplementary declarations for imports/exports.
* Plan and manage import/export projects and ad hoc events.
* Assist in compiling quarterly internal audits on compliance areas.
What you'll need
* Degree in International Trade Compliance, MCIEX Grad, or equivalent customs qualifications at an advanced level.
* Advisory and audit experience with HMRC or large consultancies is desirable.
* Extensive knowledge of international customs regulations, trade agreements, and duty optimization strategies.
* Experience with customs bonded warehousing, excise, compliance, and import/export operations, especially within retail/FMCG sectors.
* Attention to detail for accurate data presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
* Technical knowledge of SAP GTS and MicroStrategy tools.
* Experience with SPS controls and/or BTOM controls is advantageous.
What you'll receive
At Lidl, we value your work and offer extensive training, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary starting from £49,500 with potential earnings up to £66,000 (depending on experience). Benefits include 35 days holiday (pro rata), onsite gym and restaurant, employee assistance programs, and more. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.
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