Customs Compliance Assistant Manager

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About Us:At Abbott we help people live more fully at all stages of life. Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 130 years Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse global network serving customers in more than 160 countries we create new solutions across the spectrum of health around the world for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics life-changing devices science-based nutrition or novel reformulations we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare helping people live their best lives through better health.

Abbott Diabetes Care designs develops and manufactures leading-edge blood glucose monitoring technology for use in both home and hospital settings including our revolutionary Freestyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead strategic customs operations in a global healthcare company Abbott Diabetes Care is seeking aCustoms Compliance Assistant Managerto support and lead our UK Customs Center of Excellence. This is a high-impact leadership role where youll drive regulatory compliance optimize customs processes and collaborate across international teamsall while contributing to innovations that improve lives. This role is based full time onsite in Witney.

As Customs Compliance Assistant Manager youll be responsible for:

• Leading UK Customs Operations: Oversee daily customs activities across all UK affiliates ensuring full compliance with HMRC and global trade regulations.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of four customs professionals fostering a culture of excellence accountability and continuous learning.

• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to streamline import/export operations and enhance efficiency.

• Risk Management: Proactively assess and mitigate customs and trade compliance risks.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams suppliers customs authorities logistics providers and brokers.

• Training & Development: Design and deliver customs compliance training across UK affiliates.

• Reporting & Analysis: Provide senior leadership with insights through detailed reports on compliance performance and operational metrics.

• Special Procedures & Classification: Support product classification origin reviews and special customs procedures.

• Broker Oversight: Ensure broker performance through SLA and KPI reviews and provide strategic feedback to leadership.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the go-to expert on customs valuation classification and procedures in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in customs operations and compliance ideally within a multinational or regulated industry.

• Strong knowledge of UK Customs regulations and international trade laws.

• Leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

• Proficiency in customs software and ERP systems (SAP SAGE AS400) desired.

• Excellent communication analytical and organizational skills.

• Relevant certifications (e.g. Certified Customs Specialist) are a plus.

• A bachelors degree in International Trade Business Administration or related field is preferredbut equivalent experience is valued.

What We Offer:

At Abbott were committed to helping you live your best lifeboth professionally and addition to a competitive salary we offer:

• A defined-contribution pension scheme.

• Share ownership opportunities.

• Private healthcare and life assurance.

• A flexible benefits package tailored to your needs.

• A dynamic inclusive work environment with opportunities for career growth.

• Access to a variety of wellness initiatives at our Witney site including onsite allotments couch-to-5k campaigns beekeeping yoga and more.

Join a global leader in healthcare innovation and be part of a team thats making a real difference in peoples lives.

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