Overview
TieTalent Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Farnborough
Contract: 6 months (inside IR35) (likely extension/potential permanent)
Rate of Pay: £40ph umbrella or £29.89ph PAYE
Role Overview: A leading innovator in high-altitude aerospace technology is seeking a detail-oriented Customs Compliance Specialist to support the compliant and efficient movement of goods across international borders. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering organisation at the forefront of solar-electric aviation and global connectivity solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to manage import/export processes, classify shipments, and maintain accurate compliance records.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement global customs compliance processes.
* Deliver in-person training on customs topics to internal teams.
* Accurately classify products using Harmonised Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes.
* Review and classify inbound shipments to ensure accurate customs declarations.
* Track packaging data for UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting.
* Obtain necessary regulatory clearances, including Type Approval Certificates.
* Create SOPs for customs brokers and third-party logistics providers.
* Manage temporary shipments to avoid double duty payments.
* Liaise with customs brokers in the UK and Kenya to ensure proper documentation and procedures.
* Coordinate with export teams to secure licences and clearances.
* Reconcile quoted duties with actual payments in collaboration with finance and tax teams.
* Validate purchase orders related to duty and customs payments.
* Maintain accurate records of import/export licences and manage renewals.
* Act as the primary contact for customs-related queries between internal teams and external brokers.
* Stay up to date with customs regulations and best practices.
* Ensure accurate export and customs compliance data is maintained in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool.
* Support logistics in maintaining an accurate and current Product Matrix.
Experience & Qualifications
* Degree in International Trade Compliance, Customs, Business, or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in customs compliance or international trade.
* Strong knowledge of HTS codes, import/export regulations, and customs procedures.
* Familiarity with Type Approval Certification and licensing requirements.
* Experience working with customs brokers, logistics providers, and regulatory agencies.
* Proficiency in ERP and PLM systems is advantageous.
* In house custom experience desirable.
* International experience, particularly in Kenya, is a plus.
If you are interested in this role please apply directly or for more information contact Ellie at Carbon60 on 02039106419.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
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