Job Title
Trade Compliance Specialist
Location
Asda House
Employment Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours Per Week
37.5
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits.
Category
Compliance/Audit
Closing Date
30 March 2025
“Everything about Asda”
We are a values-led organisation. As such we, encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone's input.
Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.
We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
“Everything you'll love ”
- Hybrid and flexible working – everyone is looking for that work/life balance and Asda have it on point. Flexible working meaning you work where it works to meet both your needs and the business needs
- 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for yourself and switch off
- 4 weekly pay – which means you get an extra payday a year
- Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
- Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes - we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business. (Link to grad scheme on Asda page)
- Free onsite parking – you can also use it outside working hours
Plus much more!
“Find your role”
This is a compliance specialist role within Asda’s Legal and Compliance function. The role supports the implementation and management of the Trade and Sanctions compliance programme across the Asda group, including customs compliance, trade sanctions, HMRC accreditations (e.g. AEO) and supply chain security.
•Conduct sanctions screening for Trade programme, manage the Trade Compliance Inbox and handle general Trade compliance-related queries•Support with any projects or programme reviews as required •Ensure function communications and documents are reviewed and updated as required and communicated to relevant audiences•Co-ordinate and review e-learning, ensuring the content is refreshed and audience is reviewed•Review and update existing function policies as required•Support in identifying and managing risks to the business and colleagues, including monitoring•Work with cross-functional teams to develop, design and implement internal controls•Build effective internal relationships with key business partners and compliance colleagues•Assist with any queries relating to AEO supply chain security requirements•Conduct monthly customs audits, identifying and resolving any issues including with HMRC where appropriate, documenting evidence and tracking findings through to closure.•Keep up to date with regulatory and legislative changes, interpret the information and then communicate any necessary updates as appropriate, incorporating changes into the Trade programmes where required•Lead, co-ordinate or assist with any HMRC audits or reviews in relation to customs, sanctions or AEO as appropriate
" Let's find out about you" •Prior experience/knowledge regarding customs matters, sanctions, AEO accreditation requirements and supply chain security is required, ideally with IQ Level 3 AEO qualification•Building and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders across the IPL group businesses and third party partners•Working methodically to complete compliance processes with good attention to detail while maintaining flexibility around business demands. Good organisation and time-management are essential.•You will communicate information clearly, while at the same time tailoring it to the respective audience and their level of involvement
“Find your everything at Asda” - bringing brighter living within everyone's reach.
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.
Work Where it Works
Our hybrid way of working gives you the choice to work where it works. This enables you to chose where you’ll be the most effective. It offers a mix of working from home and in an office environment that works best for you and your team.
You will also get an excellent benefits package including;-
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount, free parking and many additional rewards.
We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves
