Customs Specialist

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

JOB PURPOSE

To assist in the delivery of the Trade Compliance Strategy and ensure day to day compliance with cross border requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the Trade Compliance point of contact for multiple manufacturing sites in the UK and Italian manufacturing sites to support the compliant movement of product.
• Spain acting liaison to facilitate imports/exports including government tax site controls and declarations.
• EU Provide country specific guidance on additional import requirements for stock and non stock products.
• Provide support on internal projects where input or involvement from Trade Compliance is required.
• UK provide assistance to the UK Customs warehousing project on entry best practice and controls.
• Product Classification - Accurately classify products to the EU and UK HS code for all product areas within the business. Additionally, provide guidance on global HS codes as needed.
• Help support the team operationally, including UK and EU import advice, clearance instructions to third party brokers and forwarders, ad-hoc business inquiries, non-stock shipments, and general business guidance.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Good academic qualifications
• Good standard of Spanish language
• Experience working in Customs/Trade Compliance
• In depth understanding of EU and new UK Customs regulations
• Proficient understanding of international trade, import duties, commodity codes, incoterms, preference and valuation
• Basic use of SAP preferred
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Good standard of English

• Ability to work in a team as well as being confident to work independently
• Strong communication skills, particularly with commercial functions
• Demonstrates initiative and drive to meet deadlines and work in an ambiguous environment

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

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Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || FINANCE & OPERATIONS || TAX || n/a ||