GLOBAL CUSTOMS SPECIALIST, London (hybrid)

Overview

In this strategic, permanent role you will govern global customs and trade obligations while identifying optimisation opportunities for a large, international business. You will collaborate with supply chain, finance and procurement, shaping policies and best practices across the organization. You’ll tackle governance, risk management, and policy direction to anticipate challenges and drive compliant, commercial outcomes. The position offers high visibility and impact in shaping global trade processes.

Responsibilities

• provide governance, risk management and policy direction for customs and global trade
• work closely with supply chain, finance and procurement to anticipate challenges and optimise processes
• embed best practices across the business and with external partners
• manage the company’s global customs obligations and ensure compliance
• identify opportunities for optimisation and improved compliance across regions
• maintain strategic oversight of trade compliance frameworks

Key requirements

• deep knowledge of global customs laws
• VAT/GST and excise duties knowledge
• trade compliance frameworks expertise
• highly commercial outlook and business acumen

• cross-functional collaboration
• strategic thinking
• stakeholder management
• global customs laws
• VAT/GST
• excise duties

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