Trade Compliance Manager

Robert Half are recruiting a Trade Compliance Manager role on a permanent basis with a manufacturing business based in Swindon. This role would suit someone with previous experience in an international business with exposure to imports and exports, and an understanding of trade compliance.

The role

The Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for a small team, working closely with the Financial Controller to report on tax implications, and partnering with external stakeholders. The role will involve but not be limited to:

• Leading on US and UK trade compliance and ensuring controls are adhered to in line with regulations.
• Maintaining the control framework for imports and exports.

• Obtaining export licences where required.
• Maintaining records of use and reporting to HMRC.

• Overseeing of all imports and exports customs entries and ensuring records are maintained.

• Continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• Defining strategy to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Partnering with the Financial Controller to advise on tax implications.

Profile

The suitable candidate will have the following skills/attributes:

• 5+ years experience within a Trade Compliance environment or experience as a Demand Planner.
• Understanding of customs compliance particularly with the UK/US.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of UK customs special procedures and impact on tax and duty.
• Intermediate level excel skills.

Benefits

• £55,000-75,000 base salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced pension.
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite, 2 days from home.
• Flexible working hours, 37.5 hour working week.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.

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