This placement offers hands-on experience at the intersection of trade compliance, supply chain operations and global logistics. You will support the management of customs processes, duty systems, reporting and data analysis across a large international business. It’s a strong opportunity for students interested in trade, data, operations, compliance or commercial logistics.
Key Criteria
- Must be undertaking a Bachelor’s degree and eligible for a 12-month placement year starting in 2026.
- Studying Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Data/Statistics or a related discipline.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is beneficial.
- Ability to analyse data, solve problems and interpret KPIs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines.
- Previous supply chain experience, or knowledge of German or Dutch, is beneficial but not essential.
- Able to work on-site in Daventry, Huddersfield or Darlington.
About the Role
As a Trade Compliance Analyst Placement Student, you will help ensure goods move smoothly across borders, support financial reporting, maintain compliance systems and contribute to projects focused on improving supply chain performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting financial reporting, tracking spend and monitoring project savings.
- Managing, improving and maintaining duty management and customs systems.
- Working with customs brokers and suppliers to support the movement of goods.
- Assisting with cross-functional supply chain and compliance projects.
- Contributing to internal audits and compliance checks.
- Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of trade and supply chain data.
- Developing reporting capabilities for supply chain KPIs.
- Analysing KPIs to identify improvement actions and operational opportunities.
This role provides exposure to customs processes, logistics operations, compliance frameworks and international trade environments.
What You Will Gain
- Practical experience in trade compliance and logistics.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
- Exposure to customs procedures, duty management and cross-border operations.
- Insight into large-scale supply chain systems and governance.
- Opportunities to develop communication and business problem-solving skills.
- A strong foundation for future roles in compliance, logistics, operations or supply chain.
