Logistics Compliance Manager
Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with UK and international laws, including customs regulations, trade compliance, and import/export controls.
• Promote and embed a trade compliant mentality across the organisation while educating and supporting business stakeholders.
• Ensure that all required documentation for import/export, customs clearance, and trade compliance is accurate, timely, and properly filed.
• Prioritise resolution of risks and opportunities to minimise risk.
• Initiate, prepare for, and lead internal and external compliance audits, providing detailed reports on logistics operations and identifying areas for improvement.
• Initiate and complete regular internal and third-party reviews and audits on logistics import and export processes.
• Implement internal control measures using MSS, MRN entries, and VAT reports as tools.
• Review and act upon Logistics Coordinator error reporting.
• Maintain a relationship with HMRC as the main contact point for export/import queries.
• Manage and be accountable for applicable HM Revenue & Customs requirements, enquiries, and visits, ensuring that all import/export activities comply with company policy as well as with local, country, and international laws and processes.
• Maintain accurate product classification (HS/commodity codes) and country of origin details for imports and exports. Keep up to date with tariff changes, duty rates, and VAT requirements.
• Support the company in various logistics compliance matters.
Benefits:
• 9-day fortnight
• 29 holidays + 4 fixed public holidays
• Auto-enrolment to the pension scheme (standard 3% employee; 8% employer; up to 7% employee; 12% employer)
• Death in Service (x8 in pension, x2 if opted out)
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support, counselling, legal advice