European Trade Compliance and Customs Manager

WHY JOIN ALO

Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at ALOits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experiencedSenior Manager Customs & Trade Complianceto lead and manage customs and trade compliance operations across the United Kingdom and European Union region. This role is critical to ensuring the organizations import/export activities comply with all applicable customs regulations trade agreements and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical customs expertise with strong operational and stakeholder management skills andhas hands-on experience with bonded warehouse operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Within a global Alo framework lead and oversee customs and trade compliance strategy policy and execution across the UK and EU region.

• Liaise with Alos 3PL operators to facilitate and optimizebonded warehouse operations including inventory control duty deferral programs customs warehousing procedures and regulatory reporting.

• Ensure compliance with UK and EU customs regulations including classification (HS/Commodity codes) valuation country of origin preferential trade agreements and import/export licensing requirements. Drive valuation reconciliation where necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HMRC (UK) and relevant EU customs authorities managing audits inquiries and regulatory filings.

• Work closely with centralized US Customs and Trade Compliance team to align on global strategy and approach.

• Develop implement and maintain trade compliance policies procedures and internal controls in line with evolving regulations (e.g. UK Border Target Operating Model Union Customs Code (UCC) post-Brexit trade rules).

• Drive the business towardAEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status and related certifications ensuring ongoing compliance with program requirements.

• Partner cross-functionally with Logistics Supply Chain Legal Finance and Procurement teams to ensure trade compliance is embedded in end-to-end operations.

• Identify and implement duty optimization strategies including free trade agreement utilization tariff engineering and duty drawback/deferral programswhere applicable.

• Manage relationships with customs brokers freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers across the region.

• Monitor regulatory changes across UK and EU trade policy and proactively assess business impact updating internal stakeholders and processes accordingly.

• Lead training programs to build trade compliance awareness across relevant business functions.

• Support internal and external audits related to customs and trade compliance matters.

• Manage and mentor direct reports or cross-regional compliance staff as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree inBusiness Economics International Trade Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• Significant experience (typically 7 years) in customs and trade compliance roles with demonstrated regional or multi-country responsibility across the UK and/or EU.

• Proven hands-on experience managingbonded warehouse operations including customs warehousing procedures inventory reconciliation and regulatory reporting.

• Strong working knowledge of UK and EU customs regulations tariff classification valuation methodologies and rules of origin.

• Relevant professional licenses/certifications such as:

• UK Customs Practitioner qualification (e.g. BIFA/IOE&IT Certificate or Diploma in Customs Procedures)

• AEO authorization/management experience

• Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) certification

• Other recognized customs compliance certifications (e.g. Certified Customs Specialist)

• Experience managing relationships with customs authorities (HMRC) and third-party logistics/brokerage partners.

• Strong analytical organizational and project management skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.

Preferred

• Experience in theapparel fashion or retail industry with familiarity in related trade issues (e.g. textile quotas labeling requirements seasonal supply chain dynamics).

• Experience with trade compliance software/systems (e.g. customs management systems GTM platforms).

• Familiarity with additional EU member state-specific customs requirements.

• Experience navigating post-Brexit UK-EU trade arrangements.

• Experience in thee-commerce channel including cross-border D2C fulfillment low-value consignment rules (e.g. UK/EU VAT thresholds IOSS) returns processing and marketplace-specific customs requirements.

• Experience intax-efficient supply chain modeling including duty and VAT optimization customs valuation strategy and structuring of distribution networks (e.g. bonded facilities free zones) to minimize landed cost…