Customs Manager

Company: ASCO UK Limited Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Aberdeen Closing Date: 21 March 2025

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours - 0830-1630 Monday - Friday

As the Customs Manager at ASCO UK, you will drive and ensure compliance with all customs-related regulations, providing governance and operational excellence across the business. Reporting to the General Manager, you will take on a leadership role, contributing to continuous improvement, customer service, and the development of the Customs Service offering, aimed at growing revenue contribution. This is a key position where your expertise will influence both operational and strategic decisions, ensuring our customs processes meet the highest standards of compliance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

•Management of the customs compliance team with the Freight Management division. Leading and developing the team in the day-to-day operations.

•Ensure adherence to UK Customs regulations and trade laws, minimizing risks and avoiding penalties. Assist other areas of the business with adjusting their processes to meet new legislation requirements.

•Assist with tenders and proposals for new business and assist with growth opportunities where necessary.

•Act as the main point of contact for internal teams, clients, and government authorities on customs matters.

•Help build strong customer relationships within the current customer base as well as new customers.

Skills and Experience:

•Extensive Customs Experience: Proven experience within the energy, logistics, or supply chain sectors, with an in-depth understanding of customs procedures.

•Expert Knowledge: Strong understanding of the customs regulations and processes affecting the UK continental shelf.

•Commercial Acumen: Commercially aware, with excellent customer relationship management skills and the ability to influence and negotiate.

•Leadership Skills: Experience in managing and motivating teams, with strong people management capabilities.

•Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to report and present information clearly.

•Analytical & Organisational Skills: Solutions-focused, with strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills, and a keen attention to detail.

•Independent & Team Player: Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative while collaborating effectively within the wider team.

•IT Proficiency: Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Customs qualifications from a recognised body, or relevant experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

Membership in a professional institute/association (e.g., IOE, CILT)

Application process:

External Applicants: Visit the Careers page of our website www.ascoworld.com, select the relevant vacancy and follow the Apply Online instructions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

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