Customs Team leader (SSPS)
Core
Lead customs governance, international trade compliance, and duty optimisation for a global manufacturing and project-based energy company.
Role type
Senior IC customs team leader
Builds
Compliant movement of goods, duty optimisation programmes, and regulatory strategy
Domain
Energy manufacturing, international trade, customs compliance
Required skills
UK customs regulations, customs governance, customs special procedures (IPR, RGR, Temporary Admission, Warehousing, Transit), HMRC relations, tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin, CBAM compliance, sanctions and trade controls, stakeholder engagement, team leadership
Preferred skills
Oracle/SAP ERP, export controls, strategic trade management, oversized cargo logistics, AEO compliance
Technologies
Oracle, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead customs compliance for imports, exports, temporary movements, and project cargo; Develop and maintain customs policies and internal controls; Manage customs authorisations and HMRC relationships; Oversee customs brokers and logistics providers; Ensure accurate declarations and duty optimisation; Support CBAM and quota utilisation; Lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
