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Custom and Compliance Manager/ Trade Compliance Analyst

companyCaterpillar
locationUnited Kingdom
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Business Compliance
Career Area:
Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar's Global Finance Services Organization (GFSO) is seeking a Custom and Compliance Manager/Trade Compliance Analyst to lead customs compliance for its Building Construction Products (BCP) facilities located within the UK. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing compliance tasks associated with international trade activities conducted by Caterpillar (Desford and Stockton).

About the Role / What You Will Do:
  • Ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations while supporting the company growth and strategic objectives.
  • Manage Caterpillar (Desford and Stockton) customs compliance and customs authorisation adherence
  • Continue to develop policies, procedures, processes, controls and audit plans in accordance with enterprise requirements, changing guidance, and business needs.
  • Be the Caterpillar (Desford and Stockton) subject matter expert and point of contact for trade compliance matters, including customs import, customs export, valuation methodology, valuation rulings, preferential origin, Tariff classification and free trade agreements
  • Contribute to effective customs broker management by maintaining standard operating procedures aligned to current regulatory guidelines, conducting import and export declaration audits to an exacting standard, and providing broker performance feedback to the relationship manager.
  • Reconciliation of HMRC trade information to ensure completeness and integrity of customs import and export transactions.
  • Analyse and interpret the information for understanding of trade footprint including standard duty spend, additional duty levies, duty saving, tariff profile, VAT treatment, declared import value and declared export value.
  • Performance of comprehensive retrospective review to assess customs transactions for financial accuracy. Escalating to internal compliance groups for determination of treatment and reporting requirements.
  • Work with divisional and enterprise trade advisors to provide strategic advice and support for business initiatives impacted by international trade laws and regulations.
  • Communicate with stakeholders including purchasing, supply chain, engineering, and logistics to ensure aligned and customs compliant approach
  • Drive continuous improvement and trade compliance awareness through identification of opportunities for development, training and coaching within the business.
  • Utilise knowledge and experience of audit protocols to support the wider Caterpillar (Desford and Stockton) Compliance Team in other areas of enterprise risk and internal governance.
What You Have - Skills and Experiences:

International Trade:

Extensive knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations and international customs processes.

Customs Compliance:

Strong practical understanding and experience of SCDP, Inward Processing and in-bond movement management.

Additional understanding of other customs procedures and concepts.

Proficient in the use and application of Incoterms

Effective Communications:

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear advocacy of compliance to all stakeholders

Audit and Compliance Function:

Demonstrable understanding of risk management and controls environment, including extensive experience of customs audit procedure and performance

Problem Solving:

Contextual awareness of the operating environment to develop sustainable solutions.

Aptitude for problem-solving utilising varying approaches and technique depending upon the situation

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

Ability to process and evaluate large quantities of information to a high level of accuracy and detail

Data Gathering and Reporting:

Practical experience and understanding of HMRC reports, data, and information as an audit and analytical tool with the view to retrospective and prospective insight

Background/Experience:
  • Experience in trade compliance role
  • College or University degree in business or legal related field
  • Proven experience of managing customs functions within a complex fast-paced manufacturing or international logistics environment
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
  • Understanding of Export Controls
  • Level 3 Certificate in Customs Compliance (UK)
  • Knowledge of the Ricardo Duty Management System or other similar systems
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Custom and Compliance Manager/Trade Compliance Analyst

Salary: £45,000-£54,000 depending on experience

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Desford

Hours: 37.5

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: 2nd October

Job Reference: R0000270299

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment-creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That's why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.

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