European Customs Lead

Overview

A fast-growing manufacturing multinational are looking to hire a European Customs expert to develop and implement a trade compliance framework across the business. This is a newly created role where you will execute global initiatives and be the go to professional for all compliance activities.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement European trade compliance methodologies across the business
- Manage performance of distribution and transportation activities in line with business standards, compliance, and regulatory affairs
- Initiate HTS classifications for European goods
- Monitor dual use shipments and regulations
- Main point of contact with internal and external providers (including customs brokers, foreign vendors, logistics providers)
- Support with special certifications (e.g. Long-Term Suppliers Declarations, Origins, HTS, ECCN)
- Audit Customs entry summaries and export declarations according to reasonable care compliance program

Responsibilities

Must have
- Broad knowledge within trade compliance
- European customs experience
- Fluent in written and spoken English language

Nice to have
- Experience in ERP system (SAP preferred)
- Additional European Language
- Experience with product based environments (eg manufacturing sector)