Global Customs & Indirect Tax Specialist
I am partnering with a fast-paced international business to find a strategic customs expert for a newly created global role. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape processes, influence senior stakeholders, and make a real commercial impact.
The position sits within the tax function and reports directly to the Head of Tax, with exposure to the C-suite. The remit is global, with a particular focus on EMEA and the US. The successful candidate will be the go-to person for customs matters.
This is a highly visible role, requiring someone pragmatic, articulate, and confident in decision-making. You’ll be partnering closely with supply chain, finance, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure compliance, manage risk, and identify opportunities for optimisation.
Responsibilities:
- Own global governance and controls for customs and indirect tax compliance
- Advise on regulatory changes and assess impact on operations and risk
- Partner with supply chain, finance, procurement, and commercial teams to shape tax-efficient business decisions
- Lead audits and compliance reviews; manage risk and engage with authorities as needed
- Oversee customs brokers, tax advisors, and third-party providers to ensure quality and compliance
- Identify opportunities to reduce duty and tax costs
- Support strategic projects including market entry, product launches, and supply chain redesign
- Drive implementation of technology solutions for trade compliance and indirect tax oversight
- Deliver training and build awareness of compliance risks and value opportunities across the business
Requirements:
- Subject matter expert in global customs; indirect tax knowledge is a plus
- Strategic thinker with commercial awareness
- Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager
- Comfortable working at pace and influencing senior leadership
- Experience across EMEA and US markets preferred
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