Senior Trade Specialist / Senior Colný špecialista/špecialistka (VCK)

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

In short

Volvo Cars is seeking a Senior Trade Specialist for its new electric vehicle factory in Košice, Slovakia. This role involves providing expert guidance on customs and trade compliance, driving standardization, and engaging with authorities to support efficient and compliant operations. The position requires a proactive individual with strong analytical and communication skills, fluent in English and Slovak.

Responsibilities

Act as the senior trade compliance advisor, providing strategic guidance and supporting policy implementation.
Drive standardization of global customs and trade compliance strategies and operating models.
Lead trade compliance improvement initiatives and support continuous evolution of global customs processes.
Support the execution of compliance governance frameworks and local implementation of audit activities.
Engage with customs authorities, governmental stakeholders, and industry representatives.
Identify strategic duty optimization opportunities.
Utilize analytics and business intelligence for transparency and control.
Promote trade compliance awareness and knowledge development.
Monitor regulatory developments in Slovakia and provide insights to leadership.
Support long-term trade compliance roadmap activities and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

Completed university education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
Subject matter expertise in customs-related tasks and global trade compliance (import/export).
Solid understanding of EU Customs, Customs declaration, and MIC Customs application process.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to demonstrate ownership and challenge constructively.
Understanding of data analytics (Power BI, Tableau).
Experience in process development and change management.
Experience in building relationships and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
High degree of autonomy and situational adaptability.
Fluent in English, written and spoken, as well as the Slovak language.

Desired Qualifications

Ideally from the consulting side of customs.
Experience in an environment with shifting demands, building structures from the ground up, and navigating an environment where not everything is predefined.

Benefits

Monthly gross salary starting from 2,500 EUR (negotiable based on seniority and experience).
Summer & Winter Pay
Annual Volvo Cars Performance Bonus
Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar)
Cafeteria Benefit Program
Employee Referral Program
Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements
Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond legal requirements
Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury
Flexible working hours

Skills

Customs declarationMIC CustomsPower BITableau

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