German Speaking – Head Of Customs

Head of Customs

Headford are pleased to be working with a growing and leading Supply Chain who are now hiring for a Head of Customs. This is a high-profile position with huge responsibility, where you will require a professional approach and the skills to develop a customs framework as well as a team of customs compliance specialists.

Due to The liasing with the German Head office, you must be able to speak and write German at business level

You must be a senior customs professional who has experience in regulatory compliance in relation to business activities from non-EU countries. You will address trade compliance issues to mitigate import (as well as potential export) compliance risks and work closely with all stakeholders to ensure non-UK entities follow all the international and national regulations for the movement of goods.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a lead part in continuously shaping the trading strategy across a wider business network while making sure we you are prepared for the challenges ahead.

Your role

• Leading the Customs Compliance Team with full responsibility of all processes and systems
• Project managing the Brexit strategy including training and advising relevant business areas
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Undertaking continuous analysis of the regulatory environment, in particular, trade tariffs/duties and trade restrictions/requirements and ensuring accurate communication to the wider business
• Managing the liaison between regulatory bodies, trade partners and relevant internal departments
• Identifying risks and opportunities in the complex supply chain
• Supporting relevant stakeholders in scenario planning and modelling post Brexit scenarios and requirements and their impact on all business areas
• Building and maintaining relationships with customs brokers
• Planning and managing multiple complex projects in deadline-driven environment
• Understanding the objectives and the impact of projects on the business and driving solutions to business-critical issues
• Developing, implementing, and optimising processes, systems, policies and standards
• Support the Director in all customs related matters and providing regular status reports up to Board level

Your Experience

• Extensive knowledge of import from non-EU countries, particularly the documentation and certificates needed goods to enter the UK in a rapidly evolving compliance landscape
• Expert knowledge of Customs and Excise regulations
• Experience with customs authorisations (AEO, CFSP, bonded warehousing etc.)
• Experience managing Customs Compliance, identifying and correcting potential violations and providing management with summary reports
• Previous experience building processes, structures and frameworks is highly desirable
• Comfortable working with a complex system landscape, including SAP, GTS and customs broker systems
• Able to liaise with industry bodies and connections
• Confident in establishing a strong customs network
• Team management experience
• Powerful influencing and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with employees across all levels of the business
• Strong project management skills to be able to work collaboratively with a range of business departments to complete a project successfully
• Ability to understand and present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Process focused with attention to detail and experience in setting up and managing processes and procedures
• Solid presentation skills, comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders at all levels

The Offer

An extremely generous Salary, Car Allowance, Amazing new purpose built office with onsite Gym, Restaurant, parking, and a forward thinking team surrounding you.

Contact Michaela for more info  today!