Customs Compliance Analyst

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

This position requires a strong customs compliance knowledge, both on regulatory and operational level, expertise in development and implementation of the local customs compliance program for the assigned location and understanding of the collaboration and partnership between business functions/stakeholders and customs compliance. The role demands exceptional communication and leadership skills, on functional and people’s level. The Customs Compliance Analyst will work with local Trade Compliance representatives on local, regional and segment levels as well as with Teledyne’s Corporate International Trade Compliance (“CITC”) office. Individual with this responsibility will also play a key role in driving efforts to create a positive and inclusive work environment and culture across the site.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring effective import and export compliance processes, and practices at Teledyne FLIR UK in West Malling, in accordance with domestic and foreign trade laws and regulations and Teledyne Technologies corporate customs compliance policies and procedures.
• Implement or support implementation elements of customs compliance program, including import control touchpoints, functional instructions and other documentation; trade data points such as HTS classification, country of origin, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) eligibility, valuation, export requirements, etc.; forwarding agent management; recordkeeping; audits and training.
• Review and/or validate Customs entries for accuracy and compliance with customs regulations and CITC policies and procedures.
• Provide quarterly and yearly reporting, conduct regular customs compliance training for functional groups.
• Conduct periodic audits and self-audits and implement corrective action, as required.
• Assist in trade investigations.

Key Skills and Competencies required:

• Knowledge of UK & EU Customs Laws and Regulations; previous experience in management of AEO programs or supply chain is desirable.
• Experience in utilizing Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), using proper valuation methods, conducting and documenting classifications, Preferential Origin qualification, evaluating MSS Data, Binding Tariff Information (“BTIs”), and Customs Special Procedures.
• Practical knowledge of UK customs systems (CDS) experience in utilizing customs automation tools.
• Strong Computer Skills: SAP (Global Trade Services GTS) or other enterprise management systems, Office 365. SharePoint experience beneficial.
• Experience with managing effective relations with 3rd parties (freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc.) and interactions with customs and government authorities.
• Experience with collecting and analyzing data and preparing concise and timely reports.
• Knowledge of industry practices.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experienced with solving complex problems using collaborative techniques.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or combination of education and experience.
• Proven direct experience with International Trade Regulations and/or Compliance in High Technology, Defence or Aerospace environment.

Together, we are limitless! At Teledyne FLIR, we have a simple but ambitious mission: to develop market-leading infrared and sensing technologies that enhance everyday life. Be part of the journey to be the World's Sixth Sense!

Your commute will be to our office in West Malling, Kent.

Our Benefits:

• Flexible Working
• Health & Wellbeing
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company product discount
• Bonus
• Holiday
• Retirement
• Social functions
• Volunteering
• Free parking
• Free fruit

This position requires access to export-controlled information or items (i.e. regulated technology or technical data per ITAR/EAR US regulations). Applicants must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.