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Main Purpose
You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of customs and trade compliance. You will anticipate and communicate impact/risk on the business of any developing regulations. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that the company adheres to customs regulations and trade laws across various countries with specific focus on the UK and EU, facilitating the smooth movement of goods while minimizing risk and optimizing duty and tax implications whilst communicating the impact of developing regulations.
Main Responsibilities
* Update/develop and implement customs compliance strategies and policies to ensure adherence to international customs regulations.
* Stay informed about international trade regulations, customs laws, and sanctions to maintain a global perspective on compliance.
* Manage the classification and valuation of goods to ensure accurate and consistent customs declarations.
* Work closely with engineers/regulatory and the research teams to determine the correct Harmonized System (HS) codes for various products imported into the UK and EU.
* Utilize knowledge of trade agreements to optimize duty and tax obligations.
* Identify opportunities to leverage free trade agreements and other trade facilitation programs.
* Communicate with customs authorities, brokers, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve issues and stay informed about changes in regulations.
* Implement risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential customs-related risks.
* Oversee the preparation and accuracy of customs documentation, including import and export declarations in addition to inward processing returns and approval.
Qualifications
Minimum: At least 6-10 years of experience in international trade with knowledge of trade compliance processes and the interplay with global supply chain.
Desirable: Bachelor’s/master’s degree on International Trade, Global Tax, Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Knowledge/ Experience Required
* International trade business acumen including tariff classifications, customs valuation, license management, preferential origin determination, free trade agreements background.
* Knowledge of customs warehousing and IPR regulations.
* Desirable to have experience in working at national and international level.
* Desirable to have experience of working with Dutch and UK customs authorities related to UK and EU regulations.
* Experience of working with SAP