Customs Manager

Role: Customs Manager

Location: Hampshire (4 days onsite working)

Contract Length: Contract 6 month contract with view to extend

The Customs Manager position focuses on ensuring all import and export activities comply with HMRC’s customs regulations and international trade requirements working in a manufacturing environment. The individual will oversee customs compliance processes, manage relationships with customs brokers, maintain tariff classification (HTS) data, conduct audits, and resolve customs-related issues to minimise risk and ensure smooth global trade operations.

The role will be responsible for the following:

• Leading end-to-end import/export compliance (Importer of Record, classification, origin, valuation, preferential programmes)
• Managing and overseeing customs brokers, including setting and tracking KPIs (e.g. classification accuracy, entry processes, vendor documentation, post-entry amendments)
• Maintaining the HTS database and managing customs issues and escalations with brokers
• Running pre- and post-audits of import documentation
• Driving process improvements and supporting SOPs
• Supporting the implementation and enhancement of trade compliance software and tools
• Supporting the integration of trade policies and procedures for M&A and acquired entities

We are looking for contractors with the following experience and skills:

• Experience within Trade & Customs Compliance
• Strong expertise in HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, and record-keeping
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management skills, with a proactive work ethic and strong interpersonal skills