Customs Compliance Manager

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Customs Compliance Manager

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience.

Company car and up to 5% company bonus.

Location: Warwick, Hybrid Working (60% in the office) with occasional travel across the UK and Europe.

Volvo Group Customs & Trade ensures compliance with customs rules and legislation while continuously improving and optimising processes to reduce customs-related costs globally. With around 100 employees worldwide, we bring together expert knowledge in customs regulations and trade compliance.

What the Volvo Group Can Offer You:

• Company car scheme: Choice between EV or Hybrid models.
• Pension scheme: Matched up to 10% of your salary, including death in service cover.
• Medical Insurance: Coverage provided by Bupa.
• Employee Assistance Program: Wellness, mindfulness and counselling services.
• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days + length of service growth to 30 days plus bank holidays.
• Fitness perks: Access to MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies: Maternity leave 6 months full pay, 6 months half pay; 5-week paternity leave.

Who You Are and Your New Colleagues:

You have a strong background in customs, logistics or trade, with a track record of ensuring compliance and driving improvement. You are analytical, detail-focused and enjoy using data to create meaningful change. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing both internal and external stakeholders and thrive when working collaboratively.

• A Level 3 Certificate in Customs Compliance
• Experience using Root Cause Analysis or similar tools to support continuous improvement
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and Power BI
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• The ability to drive improvement activities within the UK and surrounding countries
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive approach to internal reviews, follow-ups and compliance controls
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will turn compliance into a competitive advantage for Volvo Group. You will lead initiatives that strengthen our customs operations, enhance efficiency and ensure that our processes remain future‑ready.

• The main contact with customs authorities in the UK and Ireland
• Work closely with brokers to ensure smooth and compliant import and export processes
• Lead audits, assess risk and ensure that all compliance requirements are met
• Support roadmap activities through to 2030 and work with other teams on specialist topics
• Analyse trade and Power BI data to identify improvements or report to management
• Ensure all brands within the Volvo Group are compliant
• Implement and develop new customs processes
• Maintain documentation and strong compliance controls through regular reviews

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