Trainee Customs & Trade

IFF; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 167.400.000 - 223.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work schedule

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

A global leader in flavors and fragrances is looking for a Trainee Customs & Trade in Bogotá, Colombia. This role involves coordinating the OEA maintenance process and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of customs procedures. You'll work in a hybrid environment, contributing to innovative solutions in food and health while supporting compliance initiatives. Join us to make a real impact in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations and foreign trade processes.
• Experience coordinating compliance programs or certification processes.
• Ability to prepare and validate reports and official documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate OEA maintenance and recertification process.
• Conduct reviews to ensure adherence to OEA standards.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and propose mitigation actions.

Conocimientos

Customs regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Risk-analysis skills

Herramientas

Government platforms (e.g., Siglo XXI)

Platforms for tax payments (PSE, Tidis)

Descripción del empleo

Trainee Customs & Trade

IFF Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

Join IFF as our next Trainee in Colombia! If your next step is working on cutting‑edge solutions in food, health, and sustainability, you’re in the right place.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products around the world.

Food Ingredients at IFF: We develop solutions that help global food and beverage manufacturers meet evolving consumer needs— including improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency.

This role is based in Colombia, operating under a hybrid working scheme.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Coordinate the full OEA maintenance and recertification process.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure adherence to OEA standards.
• Identify and correct deviations in customs procedures.
• Maintain up‑to‑date procedures through effective communication with cross‑functional teams.
• Prepare all documentation required by customs authorities together with the involved areas.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and propose mitigation actions based on process knowledge.
• Implement process adjustments to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Perform monthly audits of import declarations in alignment with OEA documentary requirements.
• Serve as the main liaison with customs brokers, carriers, customs agents, and regulatory entities.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, foreign trade processes, and OEA requirements.
• Experience coordinating compliance programs or certification processes (preferably OEA).
• Analytical skills to review invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, B/Ls, and inspection checklists.
• Ability to prepare and validate reports, declarations, and official documentation in government platforms (e.g., Siglo XXI).
• Experience preparing tax payments through platforms such as PSE or Tidis.
• Strong risk‑analysis skills and capability to interpret compliance metrics and operational trends.
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with multi‑disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct trainings on customs regulations and OEA standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in high‑compliance environments.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience aligning compliance processes with anti‑corruption and integrity policies.
• Participation in OEA committees or similar regulatory bodies.
• Experience conducting internal drills or simulations to test compliance effectiveness.

Why Choose Us?

• Be part of a global leader in innovation across food, health, and biosciences.
• Join a company committed to sustainability and responsible supply chain practices.
• Work in a collaborative, diverse, and multicultural environment.
• Access learning and development opportunities to strengthen your career.
• Hybrid work scheme promoting flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Contribute to meaningful projects with real impact on global operations.

IFF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At IFF, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation, strengthen our culture, and help us make a positive impact on the world. Everyone is encouraged to apply — your uniqueness is our strength.