Essential Responsibilities
- Ensure the correct application of relevant Customs legislation, particularly in terms of valuation, tariff classification and country of origin (preferential and non-preferential)
- Perform permit applications and/ or other required declarations for Abcam products requiring import/ export
- Manage and coordinate Export Control applications and documentation as required
- Perform regular and scheduled audits of customs declarations and other relevant processes, taking action as required based on findings
- Resolve Customs related queries, and provide ad hoc support to Abcam colleagues and customers as required
- Update and maintain business control documentation (spreadsheets, reports etc)
- Support improvement projects across the function and wider business
Key Requirements
- Significant experience in commodity classifications
- Good understanding of Pharma/ Biotech industries and products
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and be confident in communication to senior levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced global team environment, and to embrace change
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent knowledge of business management software, in particular Microsoft Office and business intelligence software such as Tableau
- Knowledge of Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM) solution would be advantageous.