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Import Operations Co-Ordinator
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We are currently seeking an experienced Imports Operations Coordinator to join our busy and dynamic team in Immingham , specialising in fleet freight operations between the UK and Scandinavia . This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating inbound shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery, and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and carriers across Europe.
Permanent Opportunity
9.00am-5.00pm
Monday-Friday
PAY RATE:
From 29K Per Annum
Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity for an engaging, sociable, committed individual who enjoys a variety of work to join an employee focused company
The Job Role:
This role is in a busy vessel operators office requires an individual to have an understanding and direct experience of the shipping /freight forwarding industry's. This position would cover all aspects with an import operator role.
Typical duties include:
- Processing of ships manifest & EDI files from Scandinavia
- LCL AND FCL Shipments
- Accurate and timely inputting of data in our IT operation systems
- Customs Entries
- Organising of Uk Deliveries
- Undertaking of processes and organising veterinary checks
- Checking P&L on import shipments
- Inputting of revenues and cost in our operating systems
- Stock control and occasional charter vessels
- General Office Duties
If you have a passion for freight and shipping and want to be part of a fast-paced logistics environment, we want to hear from you!
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Trade Compliance Specialist
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Trade Compliance Specialist
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About JD.com
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and operational excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, leveraging digital solutions to transform traditional business models.
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The Opportunity
JD.com is seeking a highly motivated Trade Compliance Specialist to support the movement of goods into and out of the UK and EU markets. Based in London, this role will ensure compliance with customs regulations, accurate product classification under the Harmonized System (HS), and smooth coordination with customs brokers and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of UK and EU trade compliance requirements to ensure regulatory adherence and efficient customs operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue timely, accurate customs clearance instructions for import and export shipments.
- Verify shipment documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin) for compliance with UK and EU customs regulations.
- Serve as the primary contact for customs brokers, reviewing entries for accuracy of HS codes, valuation, origin, and use of special programs (e.g., duty reliefs, free trade agreements).
- Lead HS classification of all products and maintain a classification database for customs filings and internal reference.
- Monitor customs compliance, support internal audits, and maintain records required by UK and EU authorities.
- Track and report duty spend, clearance performance, and broker KPIs.
- Respond to regulatory inspections and daily compliance inquiries.
- Manage customs permits, Excise/Consumption duties, and refund/claims processes.
- Oversee packaging, plastic, and environmental obligations (e.g., CBAM, EPR, PPT, EUDR).
- Collaborate with internal teams (Merchandise, Commercial Operations, Logistics, Tax, Finance) to ensure smooth customs operations.
- Evaluate and implement third-party tools to improve customs process efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Finance, Logistics Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in customs/trade compliance, preferably in an international e-commerce environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations and HS classification.
- Experience liaising with government regulatory bodies (HMRC, EU customs authorities).
- Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.
What We Offer
- A key role in JD.com’s trade compliance operations across the UK and Europe.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance bonus and benefits.
- Career development opportunities within a high-growth, international organisation.
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment that values compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.
JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Trade Compliance Specialist
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About JD.com
JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and operational excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, leveraging digital solutions to transform traditional business models.
Learn more:
The Opportunity
JD.com is seeking a highly motivated Trade Compliance Specialist to support the movement of goods into and out of the UK and EU markets. Based in London, this role will ensure compliance with customs regulations, accurate product classification under the Harmonized System (HS), and smooth coordination with customs brokers and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of UK and EU trade compliance requirements to ensure regulatory adherence and efficient customs operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and issue timely, accurate customs clearance instructions for import and export shipments.
- Verify shipment documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin) for compliance with UK and EU customs regulations.
- Serve as the primary contact for customs brokers, reviewing entries for accuracy of HS codes, valuation, origin, and use of special programs (e.g., duty reliefs, free trade agreements).
- Lead HS classification of all products and maintain a classification database for customs filings and internal reference.
- Monitor customs compliance, support internal audits, and maintain records required by UK and EU authorities.
- Track and report duty spend, clearance performance, and broker KPIs.
- Respond to regulatory inspections and daily compliance inquiries.
- Manage customs permits, Excise/Consumption duties, and refund/claims processes.
- Oversee packaging, plastic, and environmental obligations (e.g., CBAM, EPR, PPT, EUDR).
- Collaborate with internal teams (Merchandise, Commercial Operations, Logistics, Tax, Finance) to ensure smooth customs operations.
- Evaluate and implement third-party tools to improve customs process efficiency.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Finance, Logistics Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in customs/trade compliance, preferably in an international e-commerce environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations and HS classification.
- Experience liaising with government regulatory bodies (HMRC, EU customs authorities).
- Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Chinese is a strong plus.
What We Offer
- A key role in JD.com’s trade compliance operations across the UK and Europe.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance bonus and benefits.
- Career development opportunities within a high-growth, international organisation.
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment that values compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence.
JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Trade Compliance Manager
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Technical Network has been retained with a major manufacturing business who are seeking an International Trade Compliance Manager to lead and develop the ITC function, ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and US (EAR/ITAR) export regulations.
Trade Compliance Manager
Salary c£ + benefits
Location: Herefordshire (relocation assistance)
Key Responsibilities:
o Ensure business compliance for all oversees trade activity in line with ITAR and EAR regulations and dual use strategic export control lists.
o Maintain ITC processes, promoting accountability and ownership.
o Oversee export/import licensing and authorisations. Provide expert guidance & training on UKML, Dual-Use, ITAR, EAR, and related regulations.
o Drive continuous improvement and automation of ITC processes.
o Advise leadership on authorisation strategies and compliance risk.
o Collaborate with key internal stakeholders across departments.
Experience & Skills:
Applications are sought from experienced Trade Compliance or Customs Compliance or Export/ Import Management professionals with knowledge of UK, EU, and US export regulations (ITAR, EAR, UKML, etc.).
o Knowledge of export & import regulations, international shipping processes, export declarations, invoicing
o Maintain, develop & audit internal trade compliance processes & procedures
o Ability to deliver internal training on trade compliance process
o Proactive, analytical, and confident in managing change and compliance.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance or Customs Manager to be part of an established business with a strong & secure sales plan. With the backing a major international engineering and manufacturing group, you will be instrumental in the growth and expansion of the business. In return our client is offering an excellent salary, generous pension, performance related bonus, medical insurance plus additional fringe benefits.
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk
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Trade Compliance Manager
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Location **Oldham, U.K.**
Department **Accounting/Finance**
Employment Type **Full Time**
Have you ever used the self-checkout? Played the slots at a casino? Maybe you grabbled a drink for a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you answered with a resounding "YES", then you have done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).
We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software. Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, and 12 corporate offices.
**Primary Function:**
Lead and drive the development of policies and procedures for compliance to all regulatory and Crane requirements for trade import and export activities within CPI. Perform random audits to ensure compliance and work with operations team to identify root cause and to drive effective countermeasures for any and all gaps. Identify areas of risk and opportunity to improve compliance and efficiency. Support foreign trade, clearance of customs, relations with national and international authorities, as well as other related parties, in order to take advantage of preferential schemes and incentives for products and raw materials which are transported and distributed around the world.
**Reporting Structure:**
This role reports to the Sr. Director of Finance and Compliance. The role is expected to lead through influence by working with the different functions within CPI to drive compliance requirements and initiatives.
**Responsibilities and Duties**
+ Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
+ Collaborate with stakeholder departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
+ Assess the business's future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
+ Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training
+ Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
+ Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
+ Develop and manage freight forwarder and customs agent relationships
+ Assure that all third-party logistics providers are operating in accordance with agreements and company policies
+ Assure that complete import and export procedures, standard shipping instructions and destination profiles are established for destination countries
+ Establish partnerships/strong relationships with other departments to build standard procedures, controls, practices, and systems
+ Develop adequate staff of skilled and trained people in all regions capable of managing international shipments originating in their local regions. Continually train staff on latest logistics and compliance policies
+ Manage the processes around preparation, implementation, and modification of export/import license applications
+ Interpret and ensure program compliance with terms and conditions of export authorizations
+ Manage the export/import compliance risk assessments
+ Development and implementation of export/import procedures, self-assessments and compliance activities
+ Research, interpret and apply complex government regulations such as the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Customs Regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
+ Serve as the subject matter expert in trade compliance for Europe
+ Act as the point of contact for CPI's UK sites for Customs and Trade Compliance matters.
+ Conduct internal audits relating to export and import activities.
+ Maintain part master data within the ERP systems (SAP and SmartVision) relating to tariff code, country of origin and export control classification.
+ Manage SOPs with third party brokers, including part master data and clearance instructions.
+ Conduct product classification including tariff code and export control classification.
+ Conduct country of origin assessments, including verification of preferential origin status.
+ Manage Standing Authorities for third parties in CDS.
+ Manage UK export licence application process, including documentation verification and retention.
+ Act as the key liaison between any government authorities and CPI's UK sites relating to trade compliance matters.
+ Provide training relating to Trade Compliance to CPI's UK sites.
+ Support the Director of Global Trade Compliance in the development and implementation of global trade compliance policies and procedures.
**Qualifications**
+ BS or BA degree and a minimum of 5-10 years import/export administration
+ Extensive knowledge of import and export control laws and regulations as they relate to: Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
**Key Attributes for Success**
+ Excellent communication skills - need to constantly keep site & finance management, logistics specialists, other members of supply informed of progress as well as present to senior management
+ Organization and follow up skills - The ability to facilitate teams and report status updates to management.
+ Strong teamwork, interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to interface with many different members of the CPI organization
+ Ability to manage projects; ability to prioritize multiple tasks, develop and mentor associates in the area of compliance
+ Leadership skills - ability to implement and drive improvement in the department aligning with management vision for the department
+ Analysis skills - must have the ability to analyze competitive quotes and recommend suppliers for projects. Experience with spreadsheets (Excel mandatory).
+ Continuous improvement - Drive compliance and logistic productivity improvements by working within the Crane Business System.
+ Up to 50% travel
**Crane Competencies**
Safety - Promotes, creates and ensures that a safe work environment is assured and maintained. Actively participates in programs such as Safety Committees, 5S programs, SOP implementation. Uses and assures that all employees are using the required PPE. Drives safety through the organization to ensure that all staff are following the proper safety procedures. Questions current procedures to assure we are striving for perfection.
Crane Business Systems - Actively leads and/or participates in appropriate continuous improvement and CBS activities for their position. Takes the initiative to learn and apply CBS tools. Seeks out areas to improve and does not accept status quo. Uses action plans, TTIs, KPI to manage and develop self and team. Sets the correct priorities and uses CBS tools to drive KPI that lead to expected results and sustained performance. Consistently follows and supports the Crane Way. This may include kaizen participation, Kaizen Roadmap development, attending report outs, use of target sheets to assure results, daily walk-through.
Intellectual Capital - Understands business trends and IC capabilities needed to drive success. Assesses IC in organization or team and actively develops, top grades and recruits to ensure the right skills and talent are in place in the team to support the business strategy. Partners with HR to set recruiting strategies and proficiently utilizes the CID's process. Sets and regularly communicates expectations and ensures goals are aligned with Crane's strategic initiatives. Identifies high potentials and those in need of development. Supports recruiting, development and succession planning initiatives by identifying own as well as team's strengths and weaknesses. Sets actionable development plans for self and others. Shares knowledge and best practices and coaches others for personal and professional development. Promotes the movement of people throughout Crane for the right development opportunity. Provides continuous feedback on company, team and individual performance and is open to two-way communication. Holds self and others accountable to performance standards and recognizes top performers. Effectively uses the performance appraisal process to identify areas of improvement and is open to giving or receiving both positive as well as constructive feedback.
Ethics & Transparency - In the spirit of the R.T. Crane Resolution maintains the highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior. This includes behavior that is beyond reproach: honest and vigilant for doing the right thing no matter the cost. Committed to meeting the principles of Crane's Code of Ethics, Crane's Business Ethics and Compliance with Law Policy and encourages similar commitment from other Crane employees. Seeks to understand their own strengths and weaknesses and works toward continuous improvement (including self-improvement plans). Raises issues in a timely fashion and fixes the underlying issue, with trust and respect, preventing any deception by covering up issues. Acts immediately and decisively when evidence of impropriety has occurred. Timely completion of all required training.
Job Knowledge/Technical Skills - Capable and effective in the area of expertise. Able to clearly communicate the knowledge for their position into everyday use. Has the requisite skills necessary to utilize computer related tools. Understands the value of technology as a business tool; recognizes and champions technology-enabled business improvement opportunities and fosters a technology-capable workforce. Demonstrates the skill and technical knowledge needed to perform the job.
Decision Making & Results - Demonstrates sound reasoning, fact based, qualitative and analytical approach in making decisions. Utilizes and applies the best available knowledge, information and expertise (e.g. in self and others) in addressing issues. Effectively translates business requirements into actions to ensure plans are executed so goals are achieved. Proactively, timely and consistently meets commitments with a high degree of quality, accuracy and dependability to the business and to others. Follows processes and procedures as required. Acts with a sense of urgency to handle workload and priorities to complete assignments in required timeframes.
Teamwork & Diversity - Defines success in terms of the whole team. Understands and capitalizes on the fact that the workforce is composed of individuals who represent a range of diverse values, opinions, backgrounds, cultures and goals. Cooperative, courteous and respectful to others. Assists willingly even when it is not part of their normal job responsibilities. Supports the goals of the team, the leader, the department and company. Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and empathy. Understands how they are perceived by their peers or how their actions/behaviors impact their teams/peers.
Customer Service - The ability to fairly serve every customer we encounter, both internal and external, to actively listen to the customer, to put ourselves in the situation of the customer and to act with speed, integrity, and quality for them. When there is misalignment, seeks the VOC to understand the needs of the customer.
Leadership - Creates and shares a vision and strategy for the organization, department or team. Drives a culture that supports Crane's values. Sets and regularly communicates expectations and ensures goals are aligned with Crane's strategic initiatives. Measures team against goals and holds team and self-accountable for results. Builds and maintains a highly effective and cohesive team. Effectively manages resources and clearly delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions. Trusts others to perform. Steadfastly supports team through difficult situations. Encourages and manages creativity in others. Is adaptable and uses various approaches to inspire and motivate others and self to achieve excellence. Willingly takes the lead on team activities in other business activities, (kaizen, etc.). Is viewed as approachable and shows empathy. Demonstrates integrity in actions and decisions.
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Trade Compliance Specialist
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Indra Park Air work with customers all over the globe to make air travel safer. For over 50 years we’ve been one of the leading producers of VHF and UHF radios, providing the vital link between the ground and the air for passenger, freight and military aircraft.
The reasons behind our success are simple and won’t change. First, we work harder for the customer than the rest. We take time to truly know their needs and create the right product for them. We train them how to use it, we won’t let our equipment be deployed until every detail is right, and then we provide the best care and service for all of our products as long as they are still used.
At Indra Park Air we stay the best by looking to the future – to new requirements and new possibilities. A radio remains a radio but we never stop thinking about how we can improve it, how we make it and how it can offer more to our customers. It’s no wonder that we are one of only 2% of companies worldwide to hold PLATINUM Level in Investors in People Accreditation.
Due to an increase in work, we have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Trade Compliance function to support compliance with international trade compliance laws and regulations, including UK, EU and US (ITAR/ EAR). The role is within the Trade Compliance team and is to complement and provide support to enable business success, ensure integrity while achieving regulatory compliance and the protection of national security interests.
What you will do:
- Support the business in obtaining UK and US Export Licenses through registration or application; and compliance of the Export licenses whilst maintaining appropriate records.
- Process export, import and UK Customs transactions and associated International Trade Compliance (ITC) requirements.
- Assist with HMRC and ECJU audits and queries
- Assist with commodity classification for Park Air and Third Party products
- Support the tracking of UK licenses and US authorisations usage to ensure continued deliveries.
- Support the incorporation and integration of the International Trade Compliance (ITC) standards, procedures into the operating procedures and daily business practices of employees.
- Support in organising and providing training to all employees, and independently providing training where required.
- Support in due diligence activities, including Restricted Party Screening transactions and resolving hits where required.
- Engagement with freight forwarders/ customs brokers.
- Being a trade compliance focal point for projects, providing advice and assistance to employees regarding how to engage the ITC related processes required to meet the required standards and procedures.
Requirements
You will preferably have 3+ years experience in a similar trade compliance/customs role . We are particularly interested in receiving your application if you have experience in any of the following areas:
- Experience in interpreting and providing guidance on UK/ EU and ideally US export regulations for goods, technology and software
- Demonstrable experience in the domain of UK export licensing, and UK export/ import customs compliance
- Experience in providing training on UK/ EU and US export, and import laws and regulations
- Will need to be able to hold and maintain UK Government clearances
- Background in defence & security, space or aerospace industry preferred
- Be able to work flexibly under pressure
- Work independently with moderate guidance and as part of a team
Security Clearance:
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:
Benefits
What we can offer you:
- Flexitime
- Enhanced Holiday – 25 days plus bank holidays
- Enhanced Pension Scheme – up to 8% company contribution
- Life Assurance
- Liberty Days - you can request up to 3 single days of your annual leave ‘on the day’
- Buying and Selling Holidays
- Long service and retirement awards
- Private healthcare
- Flu vaccinations
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Free parking
- Training
- Continuous Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Services
Indra Park Air is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
Senior Trade Compliance Officer
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Job Title: Senior Trade Compliance Officer
Location: Belfast
Department: Trade Compliance
Reporting to: Head of Trade Compliance
Grade Level: 8
Direct Reports: None
Role Overview:
Support the Head of Trade Compliance in managing operational trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to UK and US export controls and UK Customs regulations. This role involves stakeholder engagement, risk analysis, and documentation oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice on trade compliance across complex projects.
- Draft and submit UK and US export license applications.
- Review and approve compliance documentation.
- Identify and mitigate trade compliance risks.
- Support audits, investigations, and voluntary disclosures.
- Act as escalation point for party screening issues.
- Deliver training and contribute to policy/process improvements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong working knowledge of UK/US export controls and UK Customs.
- Experience managing internal stakeholders.
- Preferred: Defence/dual-use sector experience and EU export controls knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Degree in law, international business, engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of import/export controls experience.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and commercially aware.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong integrity and ability to influence across teams.