Customs Regulatory affairs specialist: job description
The customs regulatory affairs specialist acts as a link between FedEx and regulatory authorities, ensuring that business operations are in compliance with appropriate legislation.
Identify all relevant changes in UK/international trading practices and legislation which can have an impact on FedEx by the processes of reading all relevant documents and demonstrating market awareness.
Influence advantageous or prevent disadvantageous changes at GB level by predicting short and long term impact and opportunities.
Key duties of the job include:
- Studying regulatory and legal documents regarding customs regulations
Monitor and anticipate legislative and jurisprudential developments. Monitor relations with HMRC.
- Monitor and anticipate legislative and jurisprudential developments
- Follow-up meetings with AICES
- Support: Facilitation of meetings in order to discuss current and upcoming projects and to communicate with employees regarding various topics.
- Assist in preparing documents for liaising and negotiating with regulatory authorities
- Providing advice about regulations to GTS
Being involved in ad hoc projects (on demand from GTS). Provide technical advice to key accounts by translating customs regulatory legislation into business specific issues.
- Support FedEx representation in specialized committees/Associations
Develop and maintain an effective network of contacts both within and outside of FedEx. Ensure support of FedEx in trade associations etc in order to influence the industry position.
Key skills for regulatory affairs specialist:
- In depth knowledge of customs EU legislation, practices and procedures
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving skills
Excellent problem evaluation utilizing technical knowledge and relevant sources to respond to complex requirements from key accounts
Experience of developing new/innovative solutions to complex business issues
- Presentation/ Communication skills
An opportunity has come up within the Regulatory team.
We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Your role will involve:
- Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines and studying customs regulatory documents regarding customs regulations
- Attend the AICES Technical Working Group and Customs Committee meetings
- Prepare documents for liaising and negotiating with regulatory authorities
- Represent FedEx in specialized committees for example attending meetings with HMRC
- Support to Clearance teams
- Assist in training/guidance material
- Analyse the daily Gov.uk email alerts and report to clearance teams
To apply for this role, you will need:
- Strong knowledge of UK customs regulations and clearance processes
- Exceptional analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities
In return we are offering a competitive salary and benefits package with excellent career opportunities for those who are keen to progress in a supportive ‘can do’ and rapidly expanding environment.
Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted.
At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together.
FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.
FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all
FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.
Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.
