Customs Specialist

• Coordinate the business sites import and export activities and act as a liaison with sites on all import and export issues.
• Provide support to Procurement, Logistics, Marketing, Research & Development, Finance, and other functional areas to ensure proper classification, valuation, COO analysis, etc.
• Carry out the import & export clearance with the support of customs brokers.
• Provide support to business sites on royalty fee declaration and other assistance fee declaration.
• Support trade compliance manager to carry out customs internal audit.
• Support to manage the customs service providers, i.e. customs brokers, consulting firms, customs software suppliers etc.
• Provide support for import and export digitalization projects, i.e. utilization of customs related software.
• Assign, document and maintain HS codes to new and existing items.
• Assist with certificate/license applications, including 3C, FTA, Dual-Use Export License, etc.
• Develop, implement, monitor and update written procedures to ensure imports and exports comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide training on customs regulations and technical skills to compliance users as needed.
• Develop innovative strategies to minimize import and export costs.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in foreign trade, import/export, supply chain.
• Minimum five (5) years of customs related experience, including minimum two (2) years of hands-on trade compliance experience.
• Qualification on HS classification will be a big plus.
• Knowledge on SAP and preferable SAP-GTS (or other customs related software)
• Management experience of 3rd parties, i.e. customs broker etc.
• Ability to create, review and adhere to internal Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate strong professional interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure in a conscientious and organized manner.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Fluent English communication with global customs team and other business teams.

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

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