Customs Operations Expert

CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Customs Operations Team is responsible for managing customs operations on all cross-border flows across Europe. The Customs Operations Expert will be interacting with different stakeholders both internally and externally (customs authorities). The Expert will be responsible for representing the company in front of the authorities for all matters within customs area. The Expert will play a role of in-house consultant for both the customs team and different functions across the company.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate about customs, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• represent Unilever as non-established company (on behalf) at customs & tax authorities

• first point of contact for customs & tax authorities for customs tariffs and classification matters

• check and control customs declarations from a legal and compliance perspective (audit proof) 

• responsible for customs audits across Europe

• place administrational appeals and / or report to customs & tax authorities 

• support business as in-house consultancy on customs & trade compliance

• manage customs and supply chain projects (both European and regional)

• setting up customs instructions for customs brokers

• controlling & reporting for duties & taxes

• coordination, supervision, and support of customs tariffs related projects as indirect customs representative of UEBV 

• deliver customs trainings and advises to the business

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Min. 3 years working on customs affairs, indirect tax, export and import operations in international organization  

• Excellent knowledge and expertise in customs procedures (e.g. import, export, bonded warehouse)

• International trade agreements (Preferential Treatment) 

• Local and international customs & tax law

• Background in supply chain, supply management, logistics, planning or procurement 

Skills

• MS office (Excel, Power Point)

• Fluent English, other languages as advantage

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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