Manager Trade Compliance and Customs at INEOS Automotive

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trade Compliance, Customs Regulations, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operationalization, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Communication, Automotive Experience, Process Improvement, Regulatory Awareness, Supply Chain Operations, Cost Management, Quality Assurance, Lean Principles, Problem Solving

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Manager Trade Compliance and Customs INEOS Automotive – Built For More Story so far Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we’ve come a long way. We’ve established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We’ve made our way from vision to prototype. We’ve secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We’ve delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We’re building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster. People and Culture Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy – and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigor and humor. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we’re an international team working together to challenge the ordinary. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Your role: Manager Trade Compliance and Customs is responsible to oversee that all parts deliveries, manufacture and distribution of vehicles and service parts comply with all required customs, VAT and Duty regimes, besides structuring internal customs activity processes and organisation to ensure that INEOS reduces and/or defers costs when and where possible. Target is to manage all customs activities inhouse in the future. Key Responsibilities: Lead a customs team to ensure customs operations according rules and regulations To define the customs strategy for all manufacturing, dispatch, and service facilities, and to integrate that strategy seamlessly into the INEOS business, including In-Plant Logistics, IT and Outbound Distribution To ensure that the SSCM Operations function meets all the set targets for Cost, Quality, Safety, Environment and Delivery as defined by the business in each financial year To orchestrate and execute the agreed customs strategies for all manufacturing plants in line with the agreed legal and compliance obligations To ensure all KPI’s and core SLA’s enable full transparency and comply with current and future legal requirements To be fully aware of all current and future customs and duty regimes in both parts origin and vehicle destination markets, to develop strategies that take full advantage of these changes but remain compliant and do not threaten the integrity of INEOS Automotive or the wider INEOS Group Create and implement best practice customs, principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance. This should include working with the wider INEOS Group where applicable Support all functions and projects (as required) and to support new business initiatives and projects where required Qualifications: At least 7+ years in customs and leadership experience, ideally in a Management Role, and proven record of strategic or planning role at minimum Deep practical experience of UK, US and European trade Regulations Confident in dealing with managers, Government officials and Lawyers Experienced in operationalizing international trade legal requirements Ability to work under pressure and within high uncertain environment Ability to create and build, from the ground-up, structured processes and teams Sense of early anticipation of regulatory changes Automotive experience preferred or similar dynamic environment Able to manage stakeholder expectations and possesses strong influencing skills Create strong cross-functional working relationships that create value through identifying and implementing change Demonstrated understanding of the importance of effective customs processes in critical supply chain operations, Including transportation, carrier management, lean inventory and vehicle export and import Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey new and challenging ideas concisely and with precision to all levels of the business Must be innovative, challenging, and entrepreneurial, believes in continuous improvement and the application of lean principles If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more please apply.

Responsibilities

The Manager Trade Compliance and Customs oversees customs operations to ensure compliance with regulations and to manage costs effectively. This includes leading a customs team, defining customs strategies, and implementing best practices across the organization.