Kinaxia Logistics Limited
Stretford, Manchester
Kinaxia are recruiting a Customs and Excise Manager to join their team at their site in Manchester. The position will manage the customs and excise bond operations ensuring as a company we are HMRC compliant to avoid any duty liability and ensure customer expectations are met in terms of bond administration requirements. Monday - Friday (09:00 - 17:00) 40 hours per week Additional benefits: Life assurance Pension Exceptional fleet Opportunity for training and development Full Uniform and PPE Onsite Parking Employee Assistance Programme Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years service) Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out) About the Job: Plan, manage and co-ordinate the activities of the bond excise and customs functions, to ensure correct procedures and protocols are followed, to stay compliant and avoid any duty liability. Ensure all relevant colleagues are suitably trained in W5D and reconciliation processes, to ensure they can undertake their duties effectively. Continually review processes and procedures to identify and recommend areas of improvement and to ensure the company is legally compliant. Prepare reports and lead / participate in projects as defined by senior management, highlighting any issues to improve the quality and efficiency of the operation. Assist in the investigation of any bonded stock, stock count queries, to seek a resolution. Ensure customers adhere to all legislation, such as providing supporting information for due dilligence, to ensure the company is legally compliant. Manage all customer (Internal & External) and HMRC queries and requests, ensuring they are effectively resolved in a timely manner, to promote good working relationships. Carry out regular system checks and compliance reviews to ensure all data is accurate and up to date. Take full ownership of all bond related data, to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Manage the EMCS website, to ensure any issues raised are resolved in a timely manner. Raise all W5Ds correctly, either manual or electronically, ensuring the HMRC website is updated as required in a timely manner. Carry out daily reconciliations of all W5Ds, ensuring all corrections are actioned. Manage the accurate entry of additions and amendments of new product codes into the system to ensure correct codes and duty is applied. Complete monthly W1 returns to ensure customers and Kinaxia are legally compliant. Manage all Customs clearance requirements, import and exports and CFSP. Manage all Bond issues regarding damaged stock and manage all controlled disposal issues, ensuring adherence to HMRC procedures. Point of contact with HMRC for approval related audits such as AEOC and Excise Warehouse Approvals. Your knowledge and experience: Warehouse Health & Safety procedures Stock management software HMRC Policies Descartes / Delta Warehouse health and safety Managing and developing a team Bonded Stock Management
Kinaxia are recruiting a Customs and Excise Manager to join their team at their site in Manchester. The position will manage the customs and excise bond operations ensuring as a company we are HMRC compliant to avoid any duty liability and ensure customer expectations are met in terms of bond administration requirements. Monday - Friday (09:00 - 17:00) 40 hours per week Additional benefits: Life assurance Pension Exceptional fleet Opportunity for training and development Full Uniform and PPE Onsite Parking Employee Assistance Programme Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 years service) Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out) About the Job: Plan, manage and co-ordinate the activities of the bond excise and customs functions, to ensure correct procedures and protocols are followed, to stay compliant and avoid any duty liability. Ensure all relevant colleagues are suitably trained in W5D and reconciliation processes, to ensure they can undertake their duties effectively. Continually review processes and procedures to identify and recommend areas of improvement and to ensure the company is legally compliant. Prepare reports and lead / participate in projects as defined by senior management, highlighting any issues to improve the quality and efficiency of the operation. Assist in the investigation of any bonded stock, stock count queries, to seek a resolution. Ensure customers adhere to all legislation, such as providing supporting information for due dilligence, to ensure the company is legally compliant. Manage all customer (Internal & External) and HMRC queries and requests, ensuring they are effectively resolved in a timely manner, to promote good working relationships. Carry out regular system checks and compliance reviews to ensure all data is accurate and up to date. Take full ownership of all bond related data, to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Manage the EMCS website, to ensure any issues raised are resolved in a timely manner. Raise all W5Ds correctly, either manual or electronically, ensuring the HMRC website is updated as required in a timely manner. Carry out daily reconciliations of all W5Ds, ensuring all corrections are actioned. Manage the accurate entry of additions and amendments of new product codes into the system to ensure correct codes and duty is applied. Complete monthly W1 returns to ensure customers and Kinaxia are legally compliant. Manage all Customs clearance requirements, import and exports and CFSP. Manage all Bond issues regarding damaged stock and manage all controlled disposal issues, ensuring adherence to HMRC procedures. Point of contact with HMRC for approval related audits such as AEOC and Excise Warehouse Approvals. Your knowledge and experience: Warehouse Health & Safety procedures Stock management software HMRC Policies Descartes / Delta Warehouse health and safety Managing and developing a team Bonded Stock Management
Prinova Europe Limited
Supply Chain Compliance Officer (Full-Time, Permanent) Hybrid - 2 to 3 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customised Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, delivers sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognised for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does the Supply Chain Compliance Officer do at Prinova The role is responsible for driving compliance by engaging stakeholders, translating complex trading regulations into practical guidance, and supporting risk based decision-making in close collaboration with the Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. It also serves as a subject matter expert and key liaison on all matters relating to trade compliance. In addition, the role drives continuous improvement within its area of responsibility through active monitoring of regulatory changes, revision of SOPs and systems of work, and the delivery of training to relevant internal stakeholders. What's in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary Bonus Access to flexible pay with Aslan What to expect The Supply Chain Compliance Officer will advise and support our Product Managers and Operations teams to establish a trading compliance framework through the control of commodity codes, tariffs, certificates and licenses: Identify commodity codes and measuring codes for all new product approvals and set up in our ERP system (FBSS). This includes the submission for external validation of HS codes where legal position may be required (BTI / ATR) if required. Monitor the introduction of new HS code sub-category and periodically re-assess portfolio classification as required. Identify appropriate tariff rules based on commodity codes and markets for all new product approvals. Verify and document country of origin classification and associated duty controls in the markets we operate. Identify and support obtentions of permits, certificates and licenses required for imports and transfers of our products. Perform active surveillance of suspensions of product licenses and quotas in the UK / EU. Work with internal and external stakeholders to maintain visibility of current and future regulation changes. Assess potential business impacts and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor any changes to tariffs, anti-dumping duties, quotas, permits, etc. and support the business to adapt to those changes. Verify the presence of our products under restricted items listings (Security Trade Compliance controls). As part of their role, the Supply Chain Compliance Officer will perform a business-critical advisory role to the business as a subject matter expert: Develop procedures and work instructions with supply chain, logistics and quality teams to ensure they can execute appropriate checks in their day-to-day activities. Develop and roll out appropriate training across the organisation as needed. Drive knowledge sharing on all compliance topic, collaborating with US, China and NAGASE team as needed. Support internal and external compliance processes and audits. Develop improvement plans to address gaps identified during audits and verification processes. Support other members of staff on an ad-hoc basis when difficult cases with customs clearance / port health arise. Help ensure that our imports and transfers comply with customs regulations. Support operational projects to deliver compliance for the business on supply chain matters. Maintain an active network of external support, through our import and export partners. Does this sound like you: Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within the food, feed, or personal care sector. Strong knowledge of commodity codes, tariff codes and import and export requirements for products, preferably from within the food, feed, or personal care sector. Understanding of dangerous goods classification and handling (by air, by road and sea) would be an advantage. Strong understanding of Customs procedures, excise regulations and global trade compliance. Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements into operational processes. Pre-emptive approach to compliance, continuous improvement and issue resolution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). Ability to provide guidance and training to non-expert stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, build trusted relationships quickly. Strong organisational skills and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support operational demands. Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently or in cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Click apply and you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.
Supply Chain Compliance Officer (Full-Time, Permanent) Hybrid - 2 to 3 Office days, Central London Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customised Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, delivers sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognised for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us. What does the Supply Chain Compliance Officer do at Prinova The role is responsible for driving compliance by engaging stakeholders, translating complex trading regulations into practical guidance, and supporting risk based decision-making in close collaboration with the Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain and Commercial teams. It also serves as a subject matter expert and key liaison on all matters relating to trade compliance. In addition, the role drives continuous improvement within its area of responsibility through active monitoring of regulatory changes, revision of SOPs and systems of work, and the delivery of training to relevant internal stakeholders. What's in it for you: Personal growth, including training and development opportunities Health Cash Plan Subsidised gym membership Discretionary Bonus Access to flexible pay with Aslan What to expect The Supply Chain Compliance Officer will advise and support our Product Managers and Operations teams to establish a trading compliance framework through the control of commodity codes, tariffs, certificates and licenses: Identify commodity codes and measuring codes for all new product approvals and set up in our ERP system (FBSS). This includes the submission for external validation of HS codes where legal position may be required (BTI / ATR) if required. Monitor the introduction of new HS code sub-category and periodically re-assess portfolio classification as required. Identify appropriate tariff rules based on commodity codes and markets for all new product approvals. Verify and document country of origin classification and associated duty controls in the markets we operate. Identify and support obtentions of permits, certificates and licenses required for imports and transfers of our products. Perform active surveillance of suspensions of product licenses and quotas in the UK / EU. Work with internal and external stakeholders to maintain visibility of current and future regulation changes. Assess potential business impacts and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor any changes to tariffs, anti-dumping duties, quotas, permits, etc. and support the business to adapt to those changes. Verify the presence of our products under restricted items listings (Security Trade Compliance controls). As part of their role, the Supply Chain Compliance Officer will perform a business-critical advisory role to the business as a subject matter expert: Develop procedures and work instructions with supply chain, logistics and quality teams to ensure they can execute appropriate checks in their day-to-day activities. Develop and roll out appropriate training across the organisation as needed. Drive knowledge sharing on all compliance topic, collaborating with US, China and NAGASE team as needed. Support internal and external compliance processes and audits. Develop improvement plans to address gaps identified during audits and verification processes. Support other members of staff on an ad-hoc basis when difficult cases with customs clearance / port health arise. Help ensure that our imports and transfers comply with customs regulations. Support operational projects to deliver compliance for the business on supply chain matters. Maintain an active network of external support, through our import and export partners. Does this sound like you: Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably within the food, feed, or personal care sector. Strong knowledge of commodity codes, tariff codes and import and export requirements for products, preferably from within the food, feed, or personal care sector. Understanding of dangerous goods classification and handling (by air, by road and sea) would be an advantage. Strong understanding of Customs procedures, excise regulations and global trade compliance. Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements into operational processes. Pre-emptive approach to compliance, continuous improvement and issue resolution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). Ability to provide guidance and training to non-expert stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills, build trusted relationships quickly. Strong organisational skills and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and support operational demands. Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working independently or in cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. Click apply and you will be taken to our careers page where you can complete your application.
