Customs Compliance Specialist

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

In short

We are looking for a Customs Compliance Specialist in Älmhult, Sweden, to ensure the efficiency and compliance of import and export activities. This role involves managing customs classification, compliance programs, and building relationships with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate has demonstrated knowledge of customs regulations and compliance management.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain Compliance procedures and working methods.
Lead and coordinate customs classification activities.
Manage and support customs compliance programs including post-entry corrections, free trade agreements, bonded solutions and other customs special procedures.
Lead or support customs compliance reviews, internal assessments and external customs audits.
Support the establishment and maintenance of customs compliance controls, risk mitigation activities and corrective action plans.
Build strategic relationships with internal and external business partners, including Customs or other Government agencies.
Work with Finance, Accounting, Transport and Purchasing partners on compliance issues.
Maintain regulatory knowledge and analysis skills.
Support business expansion and customs-related projects by securing customs compliance readiness and operational implementation.

Requirements

Comfortable with working and navigating in digital IT solutions.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated knowledge of Customs Import/Export regulations and compliance management.
Strong knowledge and practical experience in customs valuation, rules of origin, Free Trade Agreements, customs special procedures, compliance controls, and customs audits and investigations.
Solid knowledge and practical experience in customs classification (tariff classification) and related processes.
Experience and knowledge of Change Management.
Good listening skills and strong ability to document and communicate in a clear way.
Ability to build efficiency and compliance into operations while meeting the business needs.
Previous experience in working with external authorities.

Desired Qualifications

We believe you are motivated and inspired by the above assignments.
You have plenty of energy and curiosity to learn, and we see that you are a person that is driven and dares to challenge people around you.
You are service-minded, with a clear and respectful way of communicating.
You enjoy working in a structured way both on your own, within the team and with relevant stakeholders.
You have high integrity and the ability to establish relationships at all levels of the organization, based on trust.
You can work with both operational and tactical issues, and you possess facilitation and trainer skills.
You can prioritize your work to deliver assignments with high quality.
You also can analyze the details while keeping focus on the big picture and follow up on relevant goals and deviations.

Benefits

We always recruit based on values, competence, potential and diversity.

Skills

Customs Import/Export regulationscustoms valuationrules of originFree Trade Agreementscustoms special procedurescompliance controlscustoms auditscustoms classificationtariff classificationChange ManagementIT solutions

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