We are seeking a detail-oriented Trade & Compliance Customs Specialist to manage end‑to‑end customs compliance across our import/export operations. You will own customs documentation, product classification, and continuous monitoring of trade rules, enabling frictionless cross‑border movements and minimizing risk.
Key Responsibilities
Customs Documentation & Records
- Prepare, review, and maintain accurate import/export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, COO, licenses, permits).
- Ensure complete, audit-ready records retention in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policy.
Tariff Classification & Origin
- Classify goods using applicable tariff schedules (e.g., HS/HTS) and determine country of origin per relevant rules.
- Maintain product classification database and coordinate with Engineering/Procurement for accurate technical specs.
Valuation & Duty Management
- Validate valuation methodology, Incoterms, and duty/tax applicability; support duty drawback and preferential trade programs (as applicable).
Regulatory Monitoring & Governance
- Track changes to trade regulations, sanctions, embargoes, licensing requirements, and free trade agreements; translate updates into actionable internal guidance.
- Support policy development, SOPs, and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Broker & Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities to resolve queries, holds, and compliance issues.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to enable compliant and timely shipments.
Risk Management & Audits
- Conduct periodic compliance checks, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Support internal/external audits and respond to regulatory inquiries.
Training & Continuous Improvement
- Deliver training on customs requirements to internal teams; champion process improvements and digitalization initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience required:
- Demonstrated experience with HS/HTS classification, origin determination, and customs documentation.
- Working knowledge of key trade regulations and regimes (e.g., EU customs rules, UK/Ireland requirements, sanctions/export controls).
- Proficiency with ERP/TMS and broker portals; strong Excel/analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication.
- 3+ years in customs, trade compliance, or international logistics (manufacturer or broker/forwarder environment).
- Regulatory acumen; ability to interpret and operationalize rule changes.
- Data accuracy and documentation excellence.
- Cross-functional collaboration and vendor/broker management.
- Continuous improvement mindset and process orientation.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and risk awareness.
What can Vantive offer to you:
- A stable and secure work environment.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology.
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
