This role is pivotal in ensuring import-export operations strictly adhere to all relevant EU regulations and legislation, aiming to optimize business savings. It involves close collaboration with customs brokers and internal teams to guarantee prompt shipment clearances and maintain essential management information systems (MIS).

The position requires a proactive individual capable of leading and implementing impactful cross-functional projects. A key responsibility includes meticulously auditing import/export documents to verify the accuracy of declared details to customs authorities.

Maintaining up-to-date and comprehensive import/export databases is crucial for generating reports for senior leadership. Familiarity with the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the REX program is expected. Ensuring compliance with documentation requirements for preferential origin declarations and their secure storage according to legal standards is also a core duty.

Furthermore, the role entails managing licenses and customs authorizations, ensuring all information is current and any necessary changes are reported within legal frameworks. This includes overseeing customs audits, both periodic and transactional, conducted by customs authorities in importing countries.

A strong understanding of HSN classification, customs valuations, origin determination, and compliance requirements for Customs Trade Compliance is essential. The role also demands systematic recordkeeping of all import/export documentation on the designated EU server.

Ensure import-export programs align with EU regulations, maximizing business savings. Interact with customs brokers and stakeholders for timely shipment clearance and MIS maintenance.

Lead and implement cross-functional projects. Conduct thorough audits of import/export documents, validating declared customs information.

Maintain and update import/export databases with accurate information for senior leadership reports. Apply knowledge of GSP and REX programs.

Manage preferential origin declarations, ensuring documentation is compliant and stored correctly. Oversee licenses and customs authorizations, reporting changes within legal parameters.

Handle customs audit processes, including periodic reviews and transactional checks. Demonstrate expertise in HTS classification, customs valuations, origin determination, and compliance.

Systematically record all import/export documentation on the EU server. Coordinate effectively with Transportation, Product Managers, Finance, and Supply Chain. Possess in-depth knowledge of customs clearance procedures for free circulation, bonded warehouses, and IPR, as well as INCOTERMS.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all customs and compliance matters. Lead team onboarding, process transitions, and the creation of training and process documents.

Develop team backup plans and maintain business continuity for seamless delivery. Drive process standardization, including improvements and documentation.

Mentor new team members and provide feedback on business process efficiency. Facilitate the identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) and SMART goals for team success, assisting managers with performance evaluations.

Enhance productivity metrics used for employee performance assessment. Assist in identifying training and development needs for team members. Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and stakeholder interactions.

Motivate team members to adopt new approaches, frameworks, and best practices. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding of international trade compliance.