Senior Trade Compliance Specialist - UK
HybridCoatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead and perform advanced customs, trade compliance, and export control reviews across assigned operations, managing complex activities including Inward Processing Relief (IPR) requirements, CPC code application, and record retention obligations. Conduct reviews of import/export transactions, assess compliance risks, and support export licensing activities such as product classification reviews, controlled goods assessments, and license condition monitoring. Review end-user and customer compliance documentation, maintain oversight of regulatory documentation within ERP systems, and prepare responses to internal and external audits. Provide guidance to Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain stakeholders on customs and trade compliance requirements while analyzing risks and supporting process improvements. Work hybrid with regular visits to the Retronix site to support operational activities and stakeholder engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4–9+ years of relevant experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Logistics Compliance, International Trade, Export Controls, or Regulatory Affairs
- Demonstrated experience supporting customs compliance programs and import/export operations
- Experience supporting Inward Processing Relief (IPR) or other customs special procedures
- Experience supporting export controls, product classifications, licensing, sanctions, and restricted party screening activities
- Experience supporting customs audits, regulatory inquiries, compliance assessments, and corrective action activities
- Experience working with customs management systems, ERP platforms, customs reporting tools, and trade compliance records management processes
- In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, customs compliance requirements, and import/export processes
- Strong understanding of Inward Processing Relief (IPR), customs declarations, CPC codes, customs recordkeeping requirements, and customs valuation concepts
- Advanced knowledge of export controls, product classification methodologies, export licensing, sanctions compliance, and denied party screening requirements
- Advanced analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement, and communication abilities
- Experience supporting audits, investigations, regulatory reviews, and corrective action implementation
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
- Ability to interpret and apply complex customs and trade regulations to operational business activities
- Hybrid work arrangement with regular visits to the Retronix site required
Desired Qualifications
- Focus in International Trade, Customs, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Law, or related field
- Advanced professional certification on Customs, Customs Practitioner, Export Controls Certification, or equivalent
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