Trade & Customs Compliance Specialist in Barcelona

Location: Poznan, PL or one of the following: Birmingham area (Lichfield), UK; Most/Havran, CZ; Barcelona, ES

Reports to: Senior Manager, Trade and Customs Compliance EMEA

Contract type: Permanent

Your Role and Team in a Nutshell

As a Trade & Customs Compliance Specialist, you will support compliant and efficient import and export activities across Europe and the UK for our iconic brands such as Sharpie, Parker, NUK, Breville, Yankee Candle, and others. You will work closely with colleagues in Supply Chain, Finance, Trade Compliance teams, and external customs brokers. You will contribute to the development and implementation of customs compliance strategies, import and export processes, and monitor and respond to changes in EU and UK customs laws and regulations. You will be part of the EMEA Trade Programme team within the Trade Expertise Center (TEC) that supports the business by enabling timely customs clearance, ensuring global import and export compliance, and optimising duty costs. We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Customs Data Analysis: Collect and consolidate monthly import and export data from Customs Authorities and brokers across EMEA. Review customs entries in line with established procedures. Investigate discrepancies and irregularities, and report findings. Manage customs entry adjustments, including duty refunds.
• Documentation and Record‑Keeping: Maintain an up‑to‑date schedule of trade flows and assigned customs brokers. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy. Manage access to Customs Authority and broker portals, and securely archive relevant data.
• Brokerage Management: Maintain a schedule of trade flows and responsible brokers. Monitor broker performance, focusing on data accuracy, timeliness, and documentation quality. Act as the primary contact for broker‑related queries and issue resolution. Collaborate with the TEC Product Trade Compliance (PTC) team to ensure brokers receive complete and timely trade master data (for example, HS codes, FTAs).
• Operational Support for Strategic Customs Compliance: Support the Senior Manager in delivering strategic customs compliance initiatives across EMEA and APAC. Manage day‑to‑day customs enquiries and clearance delays. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to resolve operational issues. Provide operational insights to support strategic decision‑making.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent
• Some experience in customs compliance / international trade or logistics within the European Union and United Kingdom.
• Working knowledge of import and export processes and customs documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with data.
• Good command of MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation).

Your advantage:

• Experience with trade compliance software or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Additional European language knowledge.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few. Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

Are you interested? If so, please click on “Apply Now” on this site and upload your CV in English. If your application is shortlisted, our recruiter will invite you for an initial phone interview.

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