Trade & Customs Manager
Trade & Customs Manager
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Job Description
Drive Global Impact with a Legacy Brand
At Aston Martin we dont just build cars. We create iconic experiences that travel across borders and generations. As we accelerate our global growth were looking for a Trade & Customs Manager to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of international trade operations within one of the worlds most admired automotive brands.
Why this Role Matters
With exports to over 50 countries trade and customs are at the heart of our operations. This role is critical in ensuring Aston Martin meets its international compliance obligations while unlocking opportunities through smart streamlined processes. Its more than logistics its about safeguarding our global movement and enabling the precision engineering behind every car we craft.
What Youll Be Doing
Working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners youll be the go-to expert driving customs compliance and innovation.
Your impact will include:
- Supporting the Senior Manager in developing best-in-class trade and customs strategies
- Leading day-to-day customs operations and mentoring a small high-performing team
- Acting as the primary point of contact for Aftersales and Special Vehicle customs queries
- Building strong networks across Finance Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure smooth compliant flows
- Designing and embedding clear processes that reduce risk and improve efficiency
- Proactively identifying areas for improvement and leading solutions across departments
- Delivering engaging updates and insights to senior leaders to support strategic decision-making
What Were Looking For
Youre a confident communicator a proactive problem-solver and someone who pays close attention to detail. With a strong track record in international trade and customs you thrive in fast-paced environments and naturally bring people together to create practical effective solutions. Ideally youll bring solid knowledge of UK and EU customs and international trade legislation along with experience working in or alongside complex supply chain operationsparticularly within sectors like automotive retail or logistics. A strategic mindset and a sharp eye for process efficiency will serve you well in this role. Youll also be comfortable with data and digital tools with proficiency in Excel Outlook and PowerPoint. Experience with Goldcrest is an advantage and if you speak working-level French or German thats a welcome bonusbut not essential.
What Youll Get
In return youll join a brand with a proud heritage and a bold vision for the future. This is a role with genuine global impact and strategic reach where your work will be recognised and valued. Youll be part of a collaborative culture that celebrates innovation excellence and passion for performance. The role is hybrid with three days a week based at our Gaydon HQ.
Belong at Aston Martin
We understand that the incredible beauty craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different.
Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
