Customs Classification Specialist - 12 Months Temporary Contract

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management

In short

IKEA seeks a Customs Classification Specialist for a 12-month temporary contract in Älmhult, Sweden. The role involves managing global customs classification for IKEA's product range, including drafting and submitting classification rulings and supporting customs audits. Requires excellent knowledge of customs tariff classification and the harmonized system.

Responsibilities

Manage the research, drafting and submitting of Classification Binding Rulings processes
Contribute to well-functioning processes supporting IKEA Supply action plans and strategic roadmap
Collaborate and communicate classification matters with both internal and external stakeholders
Maintain evidence based reasoning and documentation supporting classification decisions
Support tariff classification during customs audits by drafting well reasoned and evidence based justification

Requirements

Excellent knowledge of customs tariff classification including strong command of the harmonized system and tariff classification principles
Demonstrated expertise in obtaining rulings using the tools by which rulings are submitted
A good understanding of digital tools used for classification
Analytical skills including a solid understanding of analysis tools as well as fluency in written and spoken English

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of import, export and other customs regulations
Knowledge of the IKEA value chain
Knowledge of how to standardize classification processes and improve data quality
Knowledge of Global Trade Management products and platforms

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a democratic brand and workplace with a positive impact
Focus on health, wellbeing, and development
Down to earth, playful, and inclusive culture
Endless opportunities to grow

Skills

Harmonized SystemCustoms RegulationsGlobal Trade Management

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About IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business…

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