Impellam
Role: Customs Manager
Location: Hampshire (4 days onsite working)
Contract Length: Contract 6 month contract with view to extend
The Customs Manager position focuses on ensuring all import and export activities comply with HMRC's customs regulations and international trade requirements working in a manufacturing environment. The individual will oversee customs compliance processes, manage relationships with customs brokers, maintain tariff classification (HTS) data, conduct audits, and resolve customs-related issues to minimise risk and ensure smooth global trade operations.
The role will be responsible for the following:
- Leading end-to-end import/export compliance (Importer of Record, classification, origin, valuation, preferential programmes)
- Managing and overseeing customs brokers, including setting and tracking KPIs (e.g. classification accuracy, entry processes, vendor documentation, post-entry amendments)
- Maintaining the HTS database and managing customs issues and escalations with brokers
- Running pre- and post-audits of import documentation
- Driving process improvements and supporting SOPs
- Supporting the implementation and enhancement of trade compliance software and tools
- Supporting the integration of trade policies and procedures for M&A and acquired entities
We are looking for contractors with the following experience and skills:
- Experience within Trade & Customs Compliance
- Strong expertise in HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and record-keeping
- Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills, with a proactive work ethic and strong interpersonal skills
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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