A growing distributor of products and logistical services to manufacturing businesses around the globe is looking for an Export and Compliance Controller to join the team. They have been established for many years and continue to grow in staff numbers (180 worldwide in 8 countries), with a sales turnover of over £200million and plans to grow this to £800million over the next 5 years. They serve the world’s leading OEM and EMS companies with global product sourcing and traceability, electronic product design, logistics & supply-chain management as well as in-house anti-counterfeit testing and product obsolescense management. So, this role will be meaty, it’s not just about the admin. This person needs to be strong, confident and experienced as they will be dealing daily with demanding salespeople. As Export and Compliance Controller, your responsibilities will include:
1. Complying with current national and international legislations and regulations on export controls, HMRC policies, BIS export controls and licencing requirements.
2. Managing classification of products/orders and applying for licencing as applicable.
3. Supporting all export shipping activities including documentation and licencing as applicable.
4. Continuously monitoring and improving processes and internal work instructions to ensure compliance.
5. Undertaking continuous internal compliance checks to ensure all sales activity falls with...