Customs Business Process Expert

Summary

£41,800* - £50,600* per annum | 35 days' holiday | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Join a culture that empowers every team member to innovate, lead, and bring More to Value.

Our Customs department has an exciting opportunity for a Customs Business Process Expert (BPE) to join the team. As the Customs BPE, you’ll have responsibility for the successful operation of the Customs team systems and audit dashboard, working closely with our Parent company Schwarz group solutions team, other members of the Customs Team and Tax colleagues at Lidl GB. You’ll be advising and supporting the compliance of import supply chain activities and customs broker KPI reporting whilst ensuring full compliance with all HMRC / Border rules and regulations. Over time, you’ll be expected to further develop and maintain the Customs audit and Excise reporting of the business to provide an outstanding level of service externally to our customers and internally to all stakeholders. You’ll have a wide range of duties that deal with each step of the Import process, but most importantly, you'll be the lead working closely with our Schwarz team to design and deliver on key system projects and development to support our ambitious and continued growth here at Lidl GB.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

Please note, as per Lidl GB's reporting structures, internally this role will be known as Associate Consultant.

What you'll do

• Support compliance throughout the Customs team to ensure the operation is fully compliant with all customs regulations
• Work with SAP GTS and data analytics tools, understanding complex system requirements for daily customs transactions to build and deliver user functions in our foreign trade dashboard
• Maintain and develop the Web Services and IPAFFs data interfaces with external stakeholders and brokers
• Be the subject matter expert for all import operations and customs compliance matters in relation to import controls, HMRC, Border Force and Defra
• Be responsible for assessing the costs and risks linked to international trade operations, including tariffs, duties, taxes, and excise costs
• Proactively resolve all customs related queries/problems e.g. CDS errors, VAT code, Duty code errors
• Ensure full compliance of all documentation, as well as any updates from HMRC and Border Force, whether in systems or manual formats
• Assist the Head of Customs/Tax team in compiling quarterly internal audits on all areas of compliance, import/export entries, excise audits & CSDP audits
• Prepare audit reports on the performance of the department and suggest digital improvements that will enhance the company’s profit margins, as well as work closely with senior management as and when required
• Ensure brokers complete accurate and timely CDS declarations and supplementary declarations on to Customs CDS system ensuring all imports/exports are correctly declared
• Plan and manage import projects and ad hoc events as they arise

What you'll need

• Must demonstrate a high level of detailed technical knowledge of SAP GTS and data analytics tools with ability to design and build functions
• Good project management skills in the areas of supply chain and logistics is preferred especially in a FMCG business
• Audit experience with HMRC or large consultancies is desirable
• Highly knowledgeable of international customs regulations, trade agreements, and strategies for optimising duties
• Experience in excise, customs compliance, duty optimisation is useful
• A detail-oriented approach and strong analytical and conceptual skills are essential for accurate presentation of data
• Degree in International trade compliance/MCIEX Grad/customs qualifications to Advanced level or equivalent /Degree in business studies is desirable
• Experience with Apex and Google Apps Script is desirable
• Good knowledge of German (written and spoken) is desirable

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10% in-store discount
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free on-site gym available 7 days a week
• Enhanced family leave
• And much, much more!

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

*includes an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get involved, get more back, and make a real difference, then you’ll find More to Value at Lidl.