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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Customer Compliance Specialist will support the Supply Chain Manager, Legal, and Custom Compliance team. This role provides guidance and business support to Business Line and Operational sites as it pertains to domestic and international custom regulations, tariffs, and movement of goods.

Job Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of import and export goods, including customs clearance and documentation. • Monitor shipments and coordinate with customs, carriers, and vendors to ensure timely arrival of goods • Recognizes and helps prevent violations of customs laws. • Responsible for timely and correct reporting to customs authorities (CBP). • Advising and sharing information with internal and external customers on customs procedures. • Manage customs master data in ERP and customs software. • Assist customs authorities on audits and investigations with coordination with corporate. • Provide analysis of applicability of Free Trade Agreements such as USMCA. • Provide input for product classification with HTS/ITAR/EAR etc. • Support efforts for managing duty recovery efforts and value reconciliation. • Supports and performs post-importation and export audits. • Maintains regulatory required customs records. • Assists in the development and testing of new systems to ensure they have the proper functionality to meet the department’s needs. • Generates and analyzes import data to correct any customs entry errors, develop KPIs, and identify refund and duty saving opportunities across the division.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications: • 3+ years' experience working in a customs role with a degree and 5+ years without a degree • Experience with domestic and international customs compliance • Knowledge of customs procedures for advice and for sharing information. • Knowledge of local customs legislation • Knowledge of harmonized tariff codes • Excellent business English communication skills (written and spoken) • Ability to understand Customs Documentation • Ability to work independently • Ability to accurately enter data • Highly collaborative and team player • Able to pay close attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications: • GKN Aerospace Experience • Aerospace Industry Experience • License Customs Broker preferred or to be obtained in 2-3 years

Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is between $92,000 - $110,000.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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