Import/Export Controller

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/13/2024

Job Description

Leonardo UK Ltd are looking for an Import/Export Controller to work within its Trade Compliance Function to support the import/export of all aspects of UK Export Control and Compliance, as they relate to Leonardo’s business operations in the UK.

As an Import/Export Controller, you will provide a business support service including advice and guidance to Leonardo’s Business and functions to ensure they remain compliant with UK HMRC and trade control laws and regulations.

Reporting to the Site Trade Compliance Manager you will work closely with Project teams within the business and related functions to provide support, including advice and guidance, on HMRC and International Trade Compliance matters. The role will include liaison with the Project Teams to ensure that relevant Leonardo directives and related policies and processes are followed.

The role may involve some national travel and possibly international travel.

Key Accountabilities/Areas Of Responsibility

• Provide advice to local, internal IPTs on HMRC issues, UK and foreign import / export processes to ensure understanding of and compliance with internal and external standards
• Interface with the Despatch function and other functions across the site to provide guidance, respond to general queries and ensure the company operates as required
• Support the preparation for external audits and attend the audits
• Attend internal meetings onsite and at other UK sites to remain up to date and provide information to the wider International Trade team
• Prepare reports for internal and external use
• Make recommendations on process improvements
• Approve exports on the SAP system
  
  

Essential

Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge

• Understanding of HMRC (Customs) including Tariff Coding, relief regimes such as Inward and Outward Processing regimes
• Understanding of UK Strategic Control regulations including Control List Classifications (CLCs) to be able to validate CLCs on site products using an externally provided tool
• Ability to learn, remain up to date with external changes and regulations
• Confidence to challenge imports/exports to ensure compliance with all requirements
• Ability to present information and articulate activities at meetings or during audit visits, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of SAP system and other relevant internal / external process tools such as ‘SPIRE/LITE’ for applying for export licenses
• Good understanding of trade compliance considerations such as foreign licensing for international support programmes within the aerospace, defence and security sector.
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our company benefits please our website here.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type

Hybrid Working

Hybrid