Local Trade Affairs Specialist

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As a Trade Affairs Specialist you will oversee and coordinate all customs-related activities at our Ashford site.  In this pivotal role, you will optimize daily customs clearance procedures, ensure compliance with inward processing, trade regulations and manage customs duties effectively.

You will oversee & coordinate the day-to-day customs operational activities and will primarily be responsible to manage all requirements to clear goods at the border, ensure that documentation and data entry are consistent and compliant with our licenses.

The role includes a high degree of administrative tasks to comply with customs regulations as well as coordination and communication aspects with internal and external partners to ensure timeliness and efficiency of processes and prompt management of daily exceptions and requests.

Reporting directly to the Shipping / Planning Manager in Ashford with a functional reporting link the UK Trade Affairs Manager, you will work closely with other departments and streams as part of an extended team.

Qualifications

Education: Degree level or certificate in Customs compliance level 4 or higher or working experience of minimum 2 years in an equivalent position.
Recognized experience in the import/export area including Inward Processing
In depth experience working in Import-Export Compliance and specifically in filing IPR submissions to UK Tax & Revenue.
Languages: Fluency in English
Excellent communication & command skills
High level of accuracy
Accountability, initiative and integrity
SAP / GTS knowledge, advanced Excel knowledge.
Able to work in a matrix environment, in a team or independently and to interact with diverse stakeholders

Core Responsibilities

Management and documentation of daily local customs’ activities
Official point of contact for local customs authorities – for day-to-day operations
Administration and maintenance of import & export records in our systems
Ensure compliance to international trade regulations and local customs accreditations
Ensure continuity including local backup solution for Trade affairs
Coordination of import and export declarations with customs agents and forwarders
Control of import and export documents and duties.
Management of duties refund, duty drawbacks including optimizing and coordination of the IPR program.
Support with common customs audits
Ensure compliance and flawless execution of inbound and outbound duty processes
License Management.
Ensuring the correct duty is applied through checking the GOV.UK websites
Monitoring SLA’s and keeping them up to date with the customs broker / forwarders
Functional support to other departments

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.