Lidl Careers – Head of Customs

Job Description:

The Customs and Import department at Lidl GB is growing and we 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.

You will develop, co-ordinate and oversee effective implementation and operation of international trade controls and processes and advise the business of any updates to UK import and export regulation.

We are looking for 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading the Customs 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 Lidl GB’s 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

Qualification & Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of import from non-EU countries, particularly the documentation and certificates needed for 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 utilise existing networks and connections to build strong relationships with industry bodies
• Confident in establishing a strong customs network
• Team management experience

Job Details:

Company:  Lidl

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Bristol, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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