EMEA Customs and Logistics Compliance Specialist

EMEA Customs and Logistics Compliance Specialist

Type of contract: Permanent

Place of Work

Swindon, UK

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The EMEA Customs and Logistics Compliance Specialist will act as a regional specialist and trusted adviser for customs, preferential origin and logistics compliance. This is a governance, assurance and improvement role rather than a transactional customs-processing position. Tasks will include but not be limited to:

ü Provide EU customs expertise. Advise on the Union Customs Code, classification, valuation, origin, Incoterms, customs representation, transit and special procedures.

ü Strengthen governance. Coordinate reviews of customs brokers, carriers, forwarders and warehousing providers, and drive corrective actions to closure.

ü Enable compliant growth. Assess significant new suppliers, products, routes, customers, Incoterms and logistics arrangements before go-live.

ü Identify trade opportunities. Build evidence-based proposals using preferential origin, duty reliefs, special procedures, valuation and supply-chain design.

ü Lead change and learning. Translate EU, UK and wider EMEA regulatory developments into practical procedures, controls and role-based training.

ü Improve systems and data. Support implementation and continuous improvement of customs capability within the Transport Management System, including master data, testing, access controls and user adoption.

ü Support assurance. Maintain risk and action registers, support audits and authorisations, and coordinate root-cause analysis when issues arise.

ü Carry out other comparable duties as required by the Line Manager.

Skills and Experience required

ü Approximately three years or more relevant experience in customs, trade compliance, freight forwarding, brokerage or international logistics.

ü Practical experience supporting imports into the EU and working with brokers, representatives and operations across one or more EU Member States.

ü Strong working knowledge of the Union Customs Code, tariff classification, customs valuation, preferential and non-preferential origin, supplier declarations, transit and customs special procedures.

ü Ability to explain differences between EU and UK customs requirements and convert regulation into clear, workable business controls.

ü Confidence to analyse data, challenge incomplete information, influence cross-functional stakeholders and escalate material risks.

ü Professional English suitable for regional business communication.

Desirable

Experience in automotive, electronics, wire-harness, JIT/JIS or another complex cross-border manufacturing environment; exposure to EU AEO, customs warehousing, inward or outward processing, CBAM, the revised PEM framework, customs or TMS implementations, SAP, or a relevant professional qualification. French or another European or regional language would also be advantageous.

Special Conditions

✓ Must have the existing right to live and work in the UK

✓ Hybrid working with travel across EMEA as required.

✓ Occasional support for significant customs or border disruptions requiring timely coordination and escalation.

✓ Continuous professional development in customs, trade and logistics compliance.

✓ High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy and record keeping.

✓ Confident use of Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Copilot and SharePoint.

Competencies Required

ü Safe and ethical working

ü Quality and compliance

ü Technical capability

ü Customer and commercial focus

ü Ownership and accountability

Job Related Competencies

ü Risk-based judgement and disciplined escalation

ü Planning, prioritisation and follow-through

ü Data analysis and factual reporting

ü Cross-functional collaboration and provider governance

ü Clear communication, stakeholder engagement and training delivery

ü Document control and audit readiness

ü Continuous improvement and practical process design