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JOB TITLE?
International Trade Compliance Manager
SALARY?
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, leadership capability and breadth of customs/export control expertise.?
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?At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures,?space?and defence solutions, with safety,?quality?and trust at the heart of everything we do.?
People are respected, ideas are listened to, and?good work?is recognised.?
We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep?aircraft?flying and help shape what comes next.?
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These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:?
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- 36 hour working week (half day Friday)??
- Generous holidays?
- Range of flexible schedules?
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme?
- Death in service payment?
- Company occupational sick scheme?
- On site Occupational Health Department?
- Employee Assistance Program?
- Professional development and growth?
- Coaching and mentoring?
- Opportunity for advancement?
- Free car parking?
- Enhanced maternity?pay?
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?Purpose Of Job?
Responsible for providing import & export customs and international trade compliance program expertise. Accountable for maintaining the integrity and completeness of the compliance programs with all applicable import and export laws and regulations across all functions at Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, Belfast. Manage the operational relationship with HM Revenue & Customs and Department of International Trade, as well as other government departments involved in Brexit (HM Treasury, Department of Business and Trade and the Northern Ireland Office, etc.)
Principal accountabilities:
- Ultimately responsible for aligning Short Brothers Plc compliance with all applicable international trade laws and regulations such as with UK Export Control Act and Export Control Order 2008, the U.S. regulations such as ITAR (DDTC) and EAR (BIS), EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU 2021/821) as relevant, including applying for and management of UK Open General Export Licences (OGELs), Standard Individual Export Licences (SIELs), and compliance with Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Department for Business and Trade (DBT) requirements.
- Govern and Coordinate the denied party screening and ensure compliance with UK, U.S., UN, and EU sanctions. Support risk-based due diligence of customers and suppliers.
- Manage import and export customs compliance under UK HMRC regulations including the Northern Ireland Protocol, ensuring correct tariff classification (UK Global Tariff), customs valuation, and accurate use of procedures such as Simplified Customs Declaration Procedure (SCDP), Customs Warehouse (CW) and Inward Processing Relief (IPR).
- Owning the development and maintaining internal policies and procedures aligned with UK export control, sanctions, and customs regulations and deliver trade compliance training across UK sites where applicable.
- Leading engagement with external trade organizations and government departments in support of the companys international trade compliance activities, including matters related to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
- Represent the company at meetings with UK Government Ministers in relation to international trade when required. Act as the primary point of contact for Department for Business and UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), HMRC, and other relevant regulatory authorities. Support audits and inspections and respond to compliance queries or investigations.
- Maintain the companys Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) approval for international supply chain safety & security and regularly review the compliance and risk status of Business Partners.
- Establish and maintain the necessary relationship and credibility with Customs officials of the countries in which the company operates.
- Identify, appoint and govern the Customs Brokers and Service Providers that are required to act on behalf of the company to ensure compliance with applicable customs regulations and legal deadlines.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS?
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to?demonstrate?how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.?
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Candidates must:
- Have a HND or equivalent and 8 years relevant experience, including extensive knowledge of international trade compliance legislation, customs procedures and export control regulations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional compliance activities, stakeholder engagement and regulatory decision-making within a complex, operational environment
- Ability to act as a trusted compliance advisor, balancing regulatory requirements with operational business considerations
- Strong practical understanding of either customs compliance or export controls, with the ability to operate effectively across both areas within a complex international environment.
- Detailed knowledge of customs regimes including:
-Simplified Customs Declaration Procedure (SCDP)
-Customs Warehouse (CW)
-Inward Processing Relief (IP)
-Intrastat reporting
- Have essential detailed working knowledge and experience on systems such as CMUK (Ricardo) Duty Management System, Maxim, SAP and web-based solutions such as SPIRE/LITE.
- Possess knowledge of and practice continuous quality improvement techniques Achieving Excellence System, Lean and 6 Sigma.
- Ability to work within demanding targets and goals.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality compliance support within a fast-paced operational environment
The position also demands equally good people skills with a focus on the achievement of high personal and team performance through motivation, facilitation and development of the capabilities of team members. Interpersonal skills are therefore a key requirement.
Applications must be completed and?submitted?by Friday 5thJune at 12PM
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Please Note:?
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.??
Skills:
Customs trade compliance
Benefits:
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