Customs Manager

Peterson Logistics; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Customs Manager to lead the customs team, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and fostering client relationships. The role involves developing training programmes and supporting business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong customs experience, team management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a dynamic environment in the ever-evolving customs landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in customs and HMRC systems.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring a small team.
• Commercially minded with proven client-facing skills.
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the customs team, providing guidance and oversight.
• Provide expert customs advice and ensure full HMRC compliance.
• Grow new and existing client relationships across the energy sector.
• Develop and deliver customs training and education programmes.
• Support business planning, forecasting and financial performance.

Skills

Strong experience in customs and HMRC systems

Proven experience managing or mentoring a team

Commercially minded

Excellent communicator

Job description

LS Customs is looking for an experienced Customs Manager to help lead and grow our customs business. Working closely with the Director, you’ll combine technical customs experience with commercial drive, client leadership and business development.

The successful candidated will

• Lead and support the customs team, providing guidance and oversight
• Provide expert customs advice and ensure full HMRC compliance.
• Grow new and existing client relationships across the energy sector and supply chain.
• Develop and deliver customs training and education programmes.
• Support business planning, forecasting and finanical performance.
• Working with the wider Peterson Group to maximise opportunities and synergies.

This role would suit someone with

• Strong experience in customs and HMRC systems.
• Proven experience managing or mentoring a small team.
• Commercially minded and proven client facing skills.
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels.

LS Customs

At LS Customs, we act as an extension to your team, working together to achieve the essential goal of customs compliance.

The customs landscape is continually changing with stricter rules coming into place and emphasis on compliance being at an all-time high. Our experienced team delivers the versatile customs assistance your business needs to ensure robust customs processes are in place within your operations.