Customs Compliance Coordinator

About us:
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy work place
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

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Responsible for coordinating the daily operations related to the import and export of aircraft parts. This role ensures that all shipments comply with international customs regulations and Safran company policies, and involves coordinating with various stakeholders to facilitate smooth logistics processes.

What will I be doing?
• Ensure that all import and export activities from our customs broker and fast parcel operators contracted comply with international trade laws and customs regulations.
• Support line manager with IPR procedures including the building of the quarterly Bill of Discharge
• Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws and regulations that impact the company's operations.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
• Review import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and other necessary paperwork.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions on our Import Log and ensure data reconciliation with monthly report from HMRC – MSS Data.
• Archive import and export documentation on SharePoint when required
• Coordinate with customs brokers and other third parties to facilitate the smooth import and export of goods including chasing supplier invoices and call fast parcel operators to enquire about customs blockages.
• Communicate with internal departments, such as procurement, logistics, and finance, to ensure alignment on compliance matters.

Exceptional Company Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform

Benefits (Continued)
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
• Hybrid working option
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

What do you need from me?

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business (similar) or 3 (plus) years' experience in a Customs Compliance / Freight Forwarder / Logistics environment
• Experience in Excel (Essential)
• Experience in rules of origin (including Preference) and tariff classification
• Experience in Export Control (Desired)
• Experience managing Inward Processing procedures including Bill of Discharge
• Experience in SAP
• Experience of UK, EU and USA Strategic import Procedures

There is no regular travel required with this role