Customs Operations Expert

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

JOB PURPOSE:

Customs operations and compliance according to European and local customs and tax law, key contact for customs authorities and tax offices and customs broker related to customs operations in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg, works cross category and all business units, FPOC for the business in terms of customs operations and compliance.

What can you expect from the role?

• Representing Unilever before and towards the customs authorities

• First point of contact for customs authorities for all customs matters

• Assuring customs compliance in export and import operations, incl. trade agreement / origin compliance

• Checking customs declarations from compliance perspective (audit proof)

• Applying for and maintaining customs (EU cross border) customs authorizations and licenses for Unilever European BV

• Supervising and managing Unilever Europe BV’s AEO compliance status and audits

• Managing customs authorizations (IPR, Approved Exporter License and others)

• Managing for customs audits for Unilever

• Monitoring changes in European and local customs legislation and regulations

• Prepare and file (administrative) appeals and / or (customs value related) reports to customs & tax authorities

• Supporting business as in-house consultant on customs & global trade compliance

• Managing customs related supply chain projects

• Controlling & reporting for duties & taxes

• Coordination and supervision of customs related projects as indirect customs representative of UEBV

• Delivering customs trainings and customs advises to the business

• Supporting implementation of new lanes from customs perspective

• Submitting customs reclaims/ settlements to the customs authorities

Does this sound like you?

Competencies: 

• Excellent knowledge and expertise in customs procedures (import, export, declaration, bonded warehouses etc.) and customs systems/portals

• Experience in customs classification and origin determination

• Knowledge of international free trade agreements

• Knowledge of local and international customs & global trade law

• MS office (Excel, Power Point)

• Min. 5 years working on customs affairs, indirect tax, export and import operations in international organization  

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

• Fluent English and Dutch, French will be an asset

• Knowledge of SAP GTS will be an advantage

• Excellent communication skills and cross-cultural awareness

• Good analytical skills

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you! 

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against. 

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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