Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Coventry

45000 plus car/car allowance plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension bonus life assurance employee assistance programme wellbeing support and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a fast-paced high-volume manufacturing project in Coventry combining advanced electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. We are seeking a technical Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist to manage day-to-day import/export operations strategic export licensing and HMRC special procedures. Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager you will serve as the operational subject matter expert for Inward Processing Relief (IPR) CDS clearances and export controls to guarantee zero-delay supply chain throughput.

As part of your key responsibilities youll focus on:

Customs Operations and Auditing- Manage end-to-end import/export clearance processes via CDS auditing declarations (>98% accuracy KPI) against commercial invoices packing lists and HS classification databases

Special Procedures and IPR Governance- Act as operational lead for Inward Processing Relief (IPR) authorisations maintaining meticulous stock records and submitting Bills of Discharge (BOD) to HMRC within statutory deadlines

Export Controls and Licensing- Manage Strategic Export Licensing requirements (SIELs OGELs) in full compliance with ECJU regulations military/dual-use classifications and end-user undertakings

VAT Compliance and Audit Readiness- Ensure strict adherence to HMRC VAT Notice 703 by securing and validating official Proof of Export (PoE) documentation within zero-rating timeframes

Culture and Continuous Improvement- Embed Unipart Way tools standard work and structured audit routines across all trade compliance shipping and logistics workflows

About You

Wed love you to have the following skills and experience but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role!

• Trade Compliance Expertise- Practical experience in international trade customs clearance or trade compliance within a manufacturing or logistics environment

• Special Procedures Mastery- Deep operational knowledge of Inward Processing Relief (IPR) administration BOD preparation and HMRC VAT Notice 703 rules

• Systems and Portals- Hands-on experience operating CDS (Customs Declaration Service) and UK export licensing portals (SPIRE/LITE)

• Export Licensing Knowledge- Strong operational grasp of UK export controls dual-use/military tariff classifications SIELs and OGELs

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design Make Move and Improve components in our customers supply chains keeping their operations and assets moving and working better for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies we improve performance - saving time cost and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient resilient and sustainable supply chains.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible inclusive and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age disability neurodiversity gender identity family status or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process please let us know. We are here to support you.

Required Experience:

IC