Logistics Compliance Officer

Job description

Logistics Compliance Officer
Luton- Hybrid
Up to £40,000 per annum

An established UK-based organisation operating within a regulated, international supply chain environment is looking to appoint a Logistics Compliance Officer to take ownership of import and export compliance across its operations. This is a key role with visibility across the business, acting as the subject-matter expert for customs processes, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of all non-UK import activity, including materials and repair units
• Control and oversight of the end-to-end import process using defined systems and procedures
• Accurate calculation and validation of import VAT and duty charges
• Review and reconciliation of import data to ensure accuracy of government reporting
• Liaison with customs brokers to ensure declarations are correct and compliant
• Ensure correct customs procedures are applied for repair units and special regimes
• Ownership of export processes for repair units and specialist shipments
• Ensure correct customs procedures are followed for exports (including special regimes)
• Work closely with logistics and dispatch teams to ensure shipping documentation is complete and compliant
• Ensure export data is accurately reflected in monthly government reporting
• Maintain and improve import/export procedures and documentation
• Act as the main contact for customs and trade compliance audits
• Provide guidance, support and coaching to internal teams on compliance requirements
• Communicate regulatory updates and ensure consistent understanding across the business

Key Attributes:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a customs, trade or logistics compliance role
• Strong knowledge of UK and international trade regulations and customs law
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident working cross-functionally and communicating compliance requirements
• Comfortable owning processes and acting as a compliance lead