Vaga de Customs and Trade Compliance Manager
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Company description
Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by
offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing and food
products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford
them.
The Inter IKEA Group is a part of Inter IKEA Systems B.V., owner of the IKEA
Concept and worldwide IKEA franchisor.
IKEA Supply is responsible for securing that the product offer is produced and
delivered to our customers. We lead the supply agenda across many functions and
work together with all business areas, different business units, but also retail
markets to secure customer availability in all markets and sales channels at
lowest total cost.
IKEA Purchasing and Logistics Services (US) inc. is part of our Supply Area
Americas which also has an office in Curitiba, Brazil, and King of Prussia, PA,
Mexico City, Mexico and is a subsidiary of the Inter IKEA Group.
Job description
About The Job
The Customsand Trade Compliance Manager ensures the efficiency and accuracy of
all compliance activities. The Customs and Trade Compliance Manager makes sure
that the work is organized in an optimal way in order to secure efficiency as well
as a high level of internal control.
In this role, you will work to ensure Customs compliance in support of a dynamic
Supply Chain, while promoting a vibrant Customs organization that strives to be a
trusted resource to all stakeholders. The Customs and Trade Compliance Manager
works to protect the IKEA brand through best practices and helps facilitate the
realization of the IKEA vision to make a better everyday life for the many people!
Your main tasks will include:
Responsible for oversight of day-to-day compliance functions
Ensure implementation, management, and documentation of all pre-entry and
post-entry processes, including HTS classification, antidumping and countervailing
duties, Partner Government Agency requirements, and drawback
Support and monitor the strategic use of Free Trade Agreements
Secure efficient and effective internal controls and compliance to internal and
external rules and regulations
Develop and implement working methods across Compliance functions
Lead and develop the Compliance Team in accordance with the principle of leading
Business and People together
Support and develop training on relevant Customs topics for stakeholders and
business partners
Manage and maintain interaction with Customs authorities as well as support
external audits and local certification procedures
Continuously evaluate current ways of working, identify control weaknesses,
develop solutions, and implement improvements
Support the establishment of one common annual business plan for the Customs
organization and deliver agreed activities
Ensure that local activities are organized in an optimal way for efficiency and
internal control
Take active part in the development of the Customs IT landscape and provide
support in the establishment and implementation of compliance related system
updates
Ensure local competence level in accordance with responsibilities, including
back-up and succession planning
Interface with other key IKEA departments impacting Customs functions/operations
Monitor changes in local rules and legislation and provide timely communication of
events with potential business impact
Contribute to regional/global development to support projects and establishment of
working methods
Implement and maintain local Customs and trade solutions such as bonded warehouses
and Foreign Trade Zones
Support expansion projects with compliance and duty implications
When applicable establish trade statistics and communicate with relevant
stakeholders
Responsible for establishing brokerage policy toward trade compliance, supporting
the management of Customs brokers/agents, and maintaining standard operational
procedures
Actively identify and manage risks related to Customs processes
Qualification
About You
You have proven Leadership skills and are eager to develop yourself and your
co-workers. You have an organized way of working, are eager to drive change and
find optimal working practices. You thrive in a diverse and global environment and
have strong communications skills, both written and verbal.
Knowledge
4-year University degree or relevant experience is required
Customs Broker License is required
7+ years of experienceanddemonstrating application of Trade knowledge in
operational and compliance environment
Previous experience in Import/Export and Supply Chain logistics
Previous experience in dealing with external authorities
Practiced ability to read, interpret and comprehend regulatory requirements for
imports and exports
Experience in working in a process-oriented organization
Fluency in English (written and verbal)
Capabilities and Motivation
High level of analytical and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead and inspire people
Ability to negotiate and influence outcomes in collaboration with all
organizational levels
Strong attention to detail with the ability to apply to global issues
Ability to exercise tact, restraint, and discretion in critical issues
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop people and act as a role
model and coach
More Information
At IKEA,we value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.We are
committedtoprovidingcoworkers with a work environment free of discrimination
andharassment.We encourage individualism and invite you to come join our team and
be yourself with us!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on
race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran
status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristic protected by
law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, meritand business need.
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