Customs Compliance Specialist - Bristol, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace
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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About GKN Aerospace:


A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We're the world's leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components.

With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn.

Together as "one GKN" we're moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.

We're putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050


Making a Difference

It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.


Job Summary:


"Together We Rise"


At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We have an new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Customs Compliance Specialist to join our growing Supply Chain team.

Reporting directly to the Logistics Group Leader, the Customs Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the management of customs clearance activities, compliance and problem resolution to support the supply chain and operations of the site.

This position will serve as the first line liaison between GKN and its Customs Brokers.

The development of process and identification of improvement activities will be a key objective for the Customs Compliance Specialist in addition to ensuring optimisation of Duty and VAT outgoings through the use of the correct Customs Regimes.

If you have good knowledge of Global Trade, Customs legislation, and requirements in respect of Classification, Valuation and Origin, we would like to hear from you

Help us to be the best at what we do


How You'll Contribute:

The Customs Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the following:

  • Resolves daily compliance and/or clearance issues with Customs brokers, 3rd party logistics providers and other stakeholders
  • Check and confirm the Tariff Classification, Valuation and Origin (Preferential or Non Preferential) status for all imports and exports.
  • Liaise with Export Control to ensure the inclusion of the correct licence information on export documentation.
  • Minimise the payment of Customs Duty or VAT by using the appropriate Customs Regimes.
  • Weekly/Monthly production of KPI's to support the Customs Compliance Manager.
  • Respond to requests for Information or Documentation to support government agency requests.
  • Escalate any issues to the Logistics Manager or Customs Compliance Manager as required.
  • Preparation and/or checking and submission of the quarterly Inward Processing Report.

What You'll Bring:

To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:


Essential:


  • Extensive knowledge of Customs Compliance and Import/Export Regimes
  • Experience working with a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) or 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics)
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data in MS Excel
  • Knowledge of Customs Legislation and Global Trade regimes
  • Understanding of the Customs Tariff, Classification, Valuation and Origin requirements

Desirable

  • An Apprenticeship or Degree qualified or a Membership of a International Trade Institution
  • Knowledge of customs regimes within the Aerospace Industry
  • Experience in a Project/Programme Management role
  • Experience in a Customs Compliance Management role


We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

The Customs Compliance Specialist will have a positive can-do attitude with the willingness to want to develop themselves as well as their peers.

They will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact team members at all levels within GKN.


What We'll Offer:

Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
  • Life Assurance 8 x salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
  • Income protection
  • Shopping discounts
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
  • A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career f
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