Global Customs & Compliance Specialist

DFS Furniture PLC; Golborne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK furniture retailer is seeking a Group Customs and Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with customs regulations. The role involves managing commodity codes, processing TSS declarations, and conducting audits. Candidates should have proven experience in customs compliance, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time role based in Golborne, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Career Growth and Training

Generous Holiday Allowance

30% Discount on DFS Products

Wellbeing Perks

Pension and Savings Scheme

Life Assurance and Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customs compliance, import or export control or trade compliance.
• Experience carrying out audits and managing customs documentation.
• Strong analytical skills to identify risks and regulatory gaps.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with suppliers, agents, authorities and colleagues.
• Familiarity with customs systems, trade databases or compliance tools.

Responsibilities

• Managing commodity codes and processing TSS declarations.
• Conducting monthly audits identifying risks and improvements.
• Providing customs instructions for ad hoc shipments.
• Monitoring regulatory changes affecting imports and exports.

Skills

Customs compliance

Import/export control

Auditing

Regulatory analysis

Communication

IT literacy

Education

A Level education

Professional customs certification

Tools

Trade databases

Job description

A leading UK furniture retailer is seeking a Group Customs and Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with customs regulations. The role involves managing commodity codes, processing TSS declarations, and conducting audits. Candidates should have proven experience in customs compliance, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time role based in Golborne, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience along with various employee benefits.