Manager Trade Compliance and Customs

Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we have come a long way. We have established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We have partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We have made our way from vision to prototype. We have secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We have delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We are building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.

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 humour. Our Automotive team consists of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities; we are an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

Your role is 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. The target is to manage all customs activities in-house in the future.

• Lead a customs team to ensure customs operations according to rules and regulations.
• Define the customs strategy for all manufacturing, dispatch, and service facilities, and integrate that strategy seamlessly into the INEOS business, including In-Plant Logistics, IT and Outbound Distribution.
• 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.
• Orchestrate and execute the agreed customs strategies for all manufacturing plants in line with the agreed legal and compliance obligations.
• Ensure all KPIs and core SLAs enable full transparency and comply with current and future legal requirements.
• 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.
• Support all functions and projects (as required) and support new business initiatives and projects where required.

• 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 operationalising international trade legal requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a 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.