Customs Consultant BPE (Business Process Expert)

Surbiton, England, United Kingdom

6/19/2025

£49,500* up to £66,000* per annum | 35 days) holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl bring something unique to the table – but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re assertive, adaptable, and always go the extra mile to support our team.

Our customs department has an exciting opportunity for a Customs Consultant / Business process expert to join the team. As the Customs Consultant, you’ll have responsibility for the successful operation of the Customs team systems and audit dashboard, working alongside the Customs Team Manager and Tax colleagues at Lidl G

B.
You’ll be advising and supporting compliance of import activities and Broker KPI reporting & ensuring full compliance with all HMRC / Border Forces rules and regulations. Over time you’ll be expected to further develop and maintain the Customs audit and Excise reporting of the business to provide an outstanding level of service externally to customers and internally to all stakeholde

rs.You’ll have a wide range of duties that deal with each step of the Import and Export proce

ss.
Including keeping track of shipments, that may be affected by Border Force or Trading standards and PHA holds and any Custom system iss

ues.
You’ll ensure full compliance with all HMRC / Border Force rules and regulations and provide an outstanding level of service to all stakehol

ders.
At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to t

hrive.
Yo

• ur Role
  Supporting customs compliance throughout the Customs & Imports team to ensure the operation is fully compliant with all Customs regu
• lations.Highly technical requiring expert knowledge of SAP GTS and data analytics tools such as MicroStrategy, with ability to understand complex system requirements for daily customs transactions to build and deliver user functions in our foreign trade da
• shboard.Maintain and develop the Webservices and IPAFFs data interfaces with external stakeholders and
• brokers.Subject matter expert for all import operations and customs compliance matters in relation to import controls, HMRC, Border Force an
• d Defra.Responsible for assessing the costs and risks linked to international trade operations, including tariffs, duties, taxes, and excis
• e costs.Pro-active in resolving all related queries/problems e.g. CDS errors, VAT code, Duty cod
• e errorsEnsuring full compliance of all documentation as well as any updates from HMRC and Border Force, whether in systems or manual
• formatsConducting quarterly internal audits across all compliance areas, including Import/Export entries, Excise reviews, Monthly CDS audits, SCDP audits & AEO
• audits.Prepare audit reports on the performance of the department and suggest digital improvements that will enhance the company’s profit margins, as well as work closely with senior management as and when r
• equired.Ensure Brokers complete accurate and timely CDS declarations and supplementary declarations on to Customs CDS system ensuring all imports/exports are correctly
• declaredAbility to plan and project manage import/export projects and ad hoc events as the
• y arise.To assist the Customs team manager/Tax team in compiling Quarterly internal audits on all areas of compliance, Import/Export entries, Excise audits, CSDP audits & AEO

audits.
You

• r Profile
  Degree in International trade compliance /MCIEX Grad /customs qualifications to Advanced level or
• equivalentAdvisory experience & Audit experience with HMRC or large consultancies is
• desirableHighly knowledgeable of international customs regulations, trade agreements, and strategies for optimis
• ing dutiesPrevious experience with customs bonded warehousing, Excise, customs compliance, duty optimisation and import/export operations within the retail industry, espec
• ially FMCGA detail-oriented approach is essential for accurate presentation of data to internal Tax partners, SAO, Board members, and HMRC, necessitating a high standard of document p
• reparationTechnical knowledge of SAP GTS ,MicroStra
• tegy toolsPrevious experience of SPS controls and/or BTOM controls would be ad

vantageous

Our Offer
This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary starting from £49,500* with the potential to earn up to £66,000* (depending on experience) and 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata). We also recognise that different people value different benefits, based on different lifestyles and needs, which is why we offer arrange of additional benefits including but not

• limited to:
  Barista Bar, restaurant, and fr
• ee onsite gymOn-site Car Parking (including electric charging i
• n each space)Employee Assistance Pr

ogramme (EAP)
To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see

for yourself!
*includes 10% non-contractual London Weig

hting allowance
You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclu

sive environment
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barri

ng Service check.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoi

d disappointment.