Description

In this role, you will lead teams to ensure compliance with import-export regulations while managing customs processes. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analyzing products for classification, optimizing duty implications, and collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold trade laws.

Requirements

• •Thorough understanding of enterprise-wide trade compliance management
• •15+ years of experience with regional experience, trade automation technology, customs simplification management
• •Demonstrable knowledge of trade compliance and customs software and new product launches
• •Proficiency in trade compliance and customs program development
• •Experience in leadership and strategy
• •Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, planning, international trade or related field
• •Customs clerk expert certification
• •Fluency in English, both written and oral
• •Strong knowledge of European Customs Code and trade regulations
• •Experience in managing customs broker operations and trade compliance projects
• •Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• •Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• •Proven track record in leading internal teams, cost management, and duty optimization
• •Willingness to travel up to 20%
• •Global experience in collaboration with teams in various geographies
• •Knowledge of auto and electronics industry requirements and customs procedures
• •Experience working with ERP and trade compliance systems
• •Fluent working knowledge of English
• •Willingness to travel, if necessary
• •Eligibility to work in EU member countries
• •Valid driver’s license

Tasks

• •Lead and manage internal teams for import-export and legal documentation
• •Ensure compliance with customs processes and authorizations
• •Oversee customs valuation, classification, and country of origin determination
• •Manage the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) origin solicitation and qualification process
• •Analyze products and services for classification purposes
• •Support procurement and sales with duty implication analysis
• •Manage customs broker operations and ensure proper customs instructions
• •Align local risk management frameworks with global standards
• •Organize monitoring and auditing of customs clearance processes
• •Advise on compliance requirements and related controls
• •Create and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for customs processes
• •Identify and drive cost management and duty optimization activities
• •Integrate best practices based on global cooperation
• •Build partnerships with customs brokerage firms and government agencies
• •Apply for and manage customs rulings and binding tariff information
• •Prepare and provide KPIs for customs activities
• •Manage training for users on customs valuation and classification
• •Participate in customs and trade automation projects

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