The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Customs & Compliance Controller to join our team on a 12 month contract and will report to the Interim Customs & Compliance Manager.
You will execute activities such that GPN remains fully compliant with Customs regulations throughout the European Union and Internationally, from processing customs declarations and Export Health Certificates, to evolving end-to-end trade compliance processes, whilst maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as customs brokers and government agencies.
This is a key role within the Product Supply function, with the successful candidate having previous experience of customs processes. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the documentary requirements for each export order is completed accurately and in line with border controls of SPS goods, including processing customs declarations.
1. Ownership of all of export trade & compliance activities across EMEA and internationally
2. Define and adhere to import requirements across EU Border Control Posts (BCP)
3. Delegate weekly Veterinary requirements across 2 UK warehouses, including close cooperation with 3PLs, customs brokers and transport carriers
4. Maintain database of all POAO ingredients and the relevant approved establishments, treatment type, origin of all ingredients is defined
5. Identify POAO/composite status of FGs and determine Export Health Certificate (EHC) requirements
6. Monitoring & monthly reconciliation of EU duty/VAT and providing back-up documentation to Group Tax / Finance
7. Oversee technical data provided to veterinary inspectors for all POAO export consignments to ensure accurate completion of EHCs
8. Complete customs declarations in CDS for product exports (permanent and Inward Processing)
9. Audit customs declarations produced by clearing agents
10. Working closely with EU Customs agents to ensure that all imports are correctly classified for import duty & VAT
11. Establish and maintain effective relationships with local authorities and representatives in all relevant territories to ensure successful importation and smooth supply of product
12. Submission of COO and EUR1 for export orders via Chamber of Commerce
Support customer specific requests for information relating to customs / classification / origin related queries
13. Provide annual leave cover for raw material and finished goods imports, completing customs declarations in CDS
14. Purchase order management and validation of invoice submissions via Ariba
The Skills you will bring to the team
15. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Export/Import or Customs compliance role
16. Knowledge of UK and/or EU import/ export processes & procedures, and Rules of Origin
17. Understanding of customs tariff
18. Strong understanding of Incoterms
19. Knowledge of special customs procedures, i.e. Inward Processing
20. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
21. Strong IT proficiencies (specifically Excel and SAP)
22. Financial acumen (transport budgets and spend)
23. Ability to deal at all levels both internally and externally.
Where and how you will workThe opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough, with a hybrid working arrangement available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.
What we would like to offer you!The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, pension.