Description
From our humble beginnings in 2006 with just three team members, we've blossomed into a powerhouse evolving into a multi-brand, Ecommerce giant with offices worldwide and a passionate team of over 4,000, our momentum knows no bounds. Ready to be part of our extraordinary evolution? We're seeking a dynamic individual to join us in shaping the future of fashion as we continue our relentless pursuit of innovation and success.
Your Team
Reporting to the Lead Customs Manager, you will manage a small team who have provided customs support excellence to all aspects of the boohoo group’s supply chain – from B&M guidance & support and the import of retail goods, through to delivery of international customer parcels & returns. The department has successfully managed the implementation of a customs bonded warehouse operation at our Burnley DC and will soon embark on a similar project for the Sheffield facility.
Your Role
The Customs Duty Manager at Debenhams Group plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with international customs regulations and optimising duty costs. This role involves:
- In-depth knowledge of global trade regulations.
- Tariff classifications.
- Customs Bonded Warehouse compliance management.
What you'll be doing
The Customs Duty Manager will collaborate with various teams to ensure:
- Accurate documentation.
- Minimise duty expenses.
- Facilitate the smooth movement of goods across borders.
- Ensuring Customs Bonded Warehouse compliance.
- Provide training and guidance to internal teams on customs compliance and best practices.
- Identify opportunities to streamline customs procedures, automate tasks, and enhance efficiency.
- Stay informed about emerging customs and trade regulations that could impact the business.
- Prepare for and support customs audits, inspections, and verifications as needed.
- Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure accurate product descriptions and classification.
- Communicate customs-related information to customer service teams to address inquiries and manage customer expectations.
- Identify potential customs-related risks and develop strategies to mitigate compliance issues.
More about you
- Strong understanding of global customs regulations, trade agreements and duty optimisation strategies.
- Previous experience in customs bonded warehousing, customs compliance, duty optimisation and import/export operations within the fashion retail industry.
- Analytical skills to interpret tariff schedules, trade agreements and customs valuation methods.
- Detail-oriented mindset for accurate data entry and documentation preparation.
- Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customs authorities.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Why join us We’ve set our sights on dominating the global e-commerce fashion market, and because we are a collective of brands, there are plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, their individual differences are valued, and they can be themselves at work without exception.
Benefits (Subject to level and eligibility)
- Competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover, and life assurance
- Access to an on-site gym (Techno Equipment) and free weekly yoga and fitness classes
- 40% discount across four brands and 20% off at Debenhams
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to support your health and lifestyle
- Some of our offices are dog-friendly, so your furry friend can join you!
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities with great internal career progression
- On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks, and hot drinks daily
- Free season ticket loan
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