Customs Compliance Manager

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on skills & experience)

Permanent position with opportunity for continuous development

Based at our Crawley Office, with flexibility to work from home

At Canon Medical Systems, we are pioneers in advanced medical imaging technology that is transforming healthcare worldwide. Our innovative solutions are empowering healthcare professionals to make accurate diagnoses and improve patient outcomes. As we continue to grow, we are committed to ensuring that our supply chain and distribution processes align with the highest standards of customs compliance.

This is a brand-new position for our business, providing you with the unique opportunity to build and shape our customs compliance framework from the ground up. Your role will be integral to the effective operation of our business, helping us navigate the complexities of international trade and ensuring we adhere to all relevant regulations and standards.

As our new Customs Compliance Manager, you will therefore be responsible for the following:

• Developing and implementing customs compliance strategies to ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards, including customs laws, trade agreements, and sanctions.
• Staying up to date on changes to customs regulations and communicate implications to relevant stakeholders from both the UK and the European headquarters.
• Overseeing import and export activities, including documentation, classification, valuation, and tariff determination.
• Conducting internal audits to identify areas of non-compliance and develop corrective action plans.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for HMRC customs authorities and external auditors.
• Providing training and guidance to employees on customs compliance requirements and best practices.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with customs authorities, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders from Logistics, Finance, Sales and Procurement departments.
• Monitoring and analyzing customs-related data to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.

Why work for us?

• You will join a successful and growing Company where customers and patients are at the heart of everything that we do – In our latest employee survey, 95% of our team members are proud to work at Canon Medical Systems UK.
• We offer fantastic opportunities for training & development.
• You will be entitled to 25 days holiday per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service), plus paid bank holidays.
• You will have access to our Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Our flexible benefits platform gives you the freedom to personalise your benefits to suit your circumstances, with options including private healthcare, health cash plans, dental plans and holiday buy and sell.
• You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing App.
• One paid volunteer leave day per year to support causes you care about.

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, international trade compliance, and logistics principles.
• Proven experience in import/export operations management.
• Previous experience and confidence with leading HMRC customs audits and solving customs problems.
• Knowledge of import and export VAT regulations including postponed VAT accounting.
• Confidence in liaising with different departments, therefore should have excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative working style and ability to work on own initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, ideally with understanding and some experience of using ERP systems.
• Valid proof of right to work in the UK.

We also recognise that every individual has unique needs and circumstances. As part of our commitment to inclusivity, we are able to offer reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process to support candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or other personal circumstances. If you require any adjustments, please don’t hesitate to contact our Recruitment Team.

To apply for the role, please apply via the link or send your CV directly to our Recruitment mailbox. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 30th April 2024