Customs Trade Advisor
Inter IKEA Group
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Monitor and analyse the latest developments in local rules, regulations and legislation. Communicate any events with potential business impact internally, ensuring timely updates.
- Maintain strong relationships with industry partners and relevant authorities involved in importation and exportation within the assigned geographical locations as necessary to support and grow IKEA s business.
- Identify participation in government or industry initiatives, changes or legislations necessary to support and grow the IKEA business.
- Support with input from assigned geographical locations towards global organizations such as World Trade Organization and World Customs Organization.
- Participate in, have access to and address national official publications or requests for comments/consultancy within mandated timeframes and deadlines in support of IKEA business.
- Maintain thorough files and records regarding initiatives, legislative changes, regulatory changes and regulatory updates. These should be sufficient for IKEA Supply to track discussions, current status, actions taken, next steps, or to participate in industry events.
- Identify relevant topics for internal communications, ensuring that global activities related to customs and trade are understood by key stakeholders and their impact on IKEA is clearly communicated.
- Work with the operations and compliance teams in assigned geographical locations to ensure a clear understanding of initiatives, changes, or legislation on working methods, IT systems, and documentation. Provide support for incorporating these changes as necessary.
- Support with the establishment and refinement of working methods specific to trade related activities.
- Actively identify and assess risks related to customs and trade activities that may affect IKEA s business and customs operations.
- Maintain and enhance regulatory knowledge and analytical skills to keep pace with evolving business needs, regulations, and systems.
- Contribute to global or regional projects related to trade topics
Desired Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, we believe you need to have
- Strong expertise in customs and trade compliance.
- Ability to, and strong interest in, to read and comprehend customs and trade regulations, legislation, and administrative requirements.
- Strong knowledge of working effectively with external authorities within assigned geographical location.
- Comprehensive understanding of how customs and trade impact the supply chain and how to incorporate customs, trade, and compliance controls into operations.
- Establish network of key controls within the international trade community and the assigned geographical locations.
- Understanding of legislative cycles, protocols, and government administrative processes within the assigned geographical locations.
- Knowledge of an access to monitoring tools and applications specific to government agencies within the assigned geographical locations.
- Passion for import/export operations and supply chain management.
- A continuous learner with an eye for detail and a desire to understand the why behind processes.
- Motivated by collaboration and working with people in a dynamic, global environment.
- Takes initiative to explore new ideas.
- Capable of working in at a fast pace and effectively addressing challenges associated with rapidly changing environments.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken and can easily communicate complex regulatory topics and its impact for internal stakeholders.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
Essentials:
- University degree
- 5 plus years of experience in Customs and Trade Compliance activities or equivalent advocacy experience with authorities in customs and trade.
- Demonstrated knowledge of government regulations, customs procedures, international business and import compliance.
- Experience working with authorities.
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Inter IKEA Group
You see things a little differently. So do we! At IKEA, we believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us. The role of IKEA Supply is to supply the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Are you passionate about the IKEA business, culture and values and want to contribute to make beautiful homes available for the many? Then this opportunity might be for you.
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