Customs and Trade Compliance Coordinator

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Job Summary

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

The Customs and Trade Compliance Coordinator will be based in Kendal, Cumbria, and reporting to the EMEA Customs Manager.

The Customs & Trade Compliance Coordinator will provide expert guidance on customs and international trade compliance matters to enhance operational efficiency and cost effectiveness across Anord Mardix UK. The role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, internal stakeholders, and external business partners to ensure compliance, customer satisfaction, and optimal business outcomes. Additionally, the position will ensure adherence to all applicable customs, trade, and government regulations while supporting the organization's compliance objectives.

What a typical day looks like

Responsible for maintaining knowledge of import/export regulations and customs/trade initiatives

Develop and maintain policy and procedures, including internal controls, to ensure Customs regulations compliance is adhered to, in line with relevant Government authorities and Anord Mardix internal requirements

Ensure import/export documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with customs standards and requirements

Perform regular customs compliance activity, as deemed mandatory by the EMEA Customs Manager, on Anord Mardix UK’s imports and exports, to include classification, valuation and origin

Notify EMEA Customs Manager should any audit activity and/or non-compliance discrepancies be identified, taking corrective action where necessary to ensure import and export transactions adhere to customs compliance

Perform required Sanction Lists and Restricted and Denied Party Lists Screening as per Global Trade Compliance requirements

Ensure adherence to Export Control compliance and classification

Provide advice and support to the business on customs and international trade requirements and inform other departments of any issues that may arise affecting their operation

Implement and maintain a record-keeping system to comply with HM Revenue & Customs requirements

Provide support to the EMEA Customs Manager and Global Trade Compliance colleagues when government authority and/or internal audits are conducted

To act as the CBAM authorised declarant for Anord Mardix UK ensuring reporting requirements are met in a timely manner

To be the Anord Mardix UK Trade Compliance Coordinator (TCC) ensuring information is provided and/or disseminated as required

Ensure EU customs guidelines are followed by vendors, purchasing, brokers, site logistics and other responsible parties through education and training of customs compliance laws and regulations

Attend import and export compliance seminars for updates on latest customs rules and regulations

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

A degree from an accredited university with a focus on Supply Chain, Customs, Business Administration, or equivalent - a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a Trade Compliance or Customs Compliance oriented role

Knowledge of Customs and Trade Compliance regulations, EU customs guidelines

Experienced in Export Control compliance and Export Classification

Experienced in practical aspects of customs compliance

Experience with customs import and export declarations and customs broker management

Demonstrated business reasoning, analytical and critical thinking

Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel

Excellent communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal

High degree of self-management, enthusiasm and results-driven

Ability to travel 10-20 % within the UK North West

Eligibility to work in the UK

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What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;
• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes

• A merit-based annual pay review
• Enhanced annual leave
• Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
• Referral bonus
• Volunteer days
• Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment
• Company Pension Scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;
• Travel opportunities (role dependent);

Support your well-being by access to

• Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counselors and expert advice.

VHI Private Health Insurance

On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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