Customs and Logistics Manager

Leading defence aerospace business require a Customs and Logistics Manager. Applicants need expertise in customs compliance (procedures, IPR, customs warehousing), and ideally some affinity with stores of warehousing processes. The Customs and Logistics Manager will be responsible for ensuring the business moves aerospace products in compliance with import/export regulations, overseeing bonded and controlled stores while keeping an insight on inventory via a Team Leader. The Customs and Logistics Manager will also be responsible for managing relationships with 3PL partners. Specific duties of the Customs and Logistics Manager:Lead all customs compliance activities for the business in collaboration with trade compliance colleaguesManage customs declarations, regimes (IPR, customs warehousing) and auditsOversee logistics and stores operationsManagement of 3PL relationshipsImplementation of process improvement activities across; customs, logistics, inventory/stock Customs and Logistics Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:A customs specialist well-versed in customs compliance and customs procedures (IPR, customs warehousing, bonded warehousing, VAT/duties)Customs experience gained within; aerospace, defence, engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or another regulated industry would work wellKnowledge/understanding around stores, inventory and internal logistics processes is advantageousPrior experience with dangerous goods would be ..... full job details .....