Senior Customs Specialist, (VCK)
Volvo Cars
- Košice, Košický kraj
- Trvalý pracovný pomer
- Plný úväzok
- Be responsible for all customs activities relating to Slovakia and serve as the local subject matter expert on all Trade (import/export) requirements;
- Work locally to ensure all local customs requirements are designed into the way of working and are aligned globally;
- Have the opportunity to work collaboratively on global projects with the Global Trade Management and Compliance team outside of Slovakia;
- Serve as the local subject matter expert on Trade issues and work with the relevant authorities, Logistics teams, and plant personnel to ensure efficiency and compliance are designed into the process from the start;
- Implement import and export processes in Slovakia which are standardized and aligned globally;
- Evaluate existing global processes using interviews, workshops, documents, analysis, surveys, user scenarios, process maps, task and workflow analysis with the purpose of improving the outcome locally;
- Perform root cause analysis and drive changes that are necessary for continuous improvement;
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Customs Authorities and other official organizations;
- Secure compliant use of trade agreements and customs procedures to deliver on our ambition of zero wasted duties;
- Implement an internal audit and reporting processes to secure continuous compliance with all customs regulatory requirements;
- As the customs expert, provide ad-hoc customs advice to all relevant stakeholders needing to import or export goods;
- Keep informed of regulatory changes and align with operational processes;
- Implement processes to facilitate the self-filing of customs declarations;
- Demonstrate control of the business by implementing data analytics and business intelligence;
- Manage the broker relationships and participate in RFQ's to secure the best operational costs position for Volvo;
- Support management of operational KPI's on the country level and apply corrective and preventive measures;
- Investigate and/or escalate potential savings and duty optimizations;
- Act as mentor or coach to business stakeholders by providing training and guidance on redesigned, optimized, and streamlined processes;
- Manage and coordinate all customs projects for Slovakia, working with Global Trade Management and Compliance, internal and external stakeholders to include but not limited to: AEO authorization, MIC interface developments to support UCC changes, Changes to goods distribution flows (cars and parts), RFQ exercises;
- Management of external customs broker engaged to undertake clearance activities;
- Strong network building encompassing Global Trade Management and Compliance, Outbound Logistics, Customer Service, Finance, customs brokers and other stakeholders involved in the process;
- Ongoing and proactive review of customs activities in conjunction with other stakeholders to optimize processes and maximize opportunities for Volvo in the areas of tariffs, trade agreements, special procedures, and operational costs.
- Preferred completed university education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field;
- Subject matter expertise backed up with relevant hands-on experience (not necessarily automotive) in customs-related tasks, global trade (import/export), and a solid understanding of the customs declaration process;
- Familiarity with MIC Customs application;
- Experience in process development, stakeholder management and change management;
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills as well as ability to demonstrate ownership;
- Understanding of data analytics (Power BI, Tableau);
- A collaborative nature with experience in building relationships;
- Situational adaptability in an environment with shifting demands;
- Ability to figure out processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement;
- Project Management skills and experience and an agile attitude;
- Fluent in English, written and spoken as well as the Slovak language;
- Ability and willingness to travel within Europe sporadically, although based in Kosice, Slovakia.
- The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to the monthly salary, there is also a 13th salary paid in an aliquot amount and a performance bonus depending on the company's financial results and individual performance.