Country Customs Specialist IKEA Valls

Ingka External; Valls; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a Customs Specialist in Spain to ensure compliance of all declarations and to coordinate information with IKEA units, service providers, and authorities. You will maintain master data, update procedures, and ensure timely release of imports and exports, including certificates of origin and licenses.

The role requires 2–3 years in import/export or customs brokerage, fluency in Spanish and English, and strong knowledge of customs software and tariff databases.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in import/export, supply chain, or customs brokerage.
• AEO Supply Chain Security knowledge.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of customs software and tariff databases; strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure compliance in every customs declaration.
• Coordinate information and documents with IKEA units, service providers, and authorities.
• Maintain master data for declarations and update standard operating procedures.
• Ensure timely release of imports and exports by securing accurate data and certificates of origin, FTAs, licenses, etc.
• Share customs knowledge with colleagues and keep information up to date.
• Ensure all declarations meet country requirements and internal controls.
• Oversee duty, VAT, and external provider charges reconciliation.

Skills

Import/Export experience

Customs declarations analysis

Problem solving

Spanish language

English language

Collaborative mindset

Customs software knowledge

Tariff database knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree or broker experience

Tools

Customs Software

Tariff database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why we will love you

• '- 2/3 years from working in import and export industry, supply chain or Customs brokerage.
• - University, Technical Institution degree or equivalent Broker work experience. - AEO Supply chain Security.
• - Strong analytical and numerical skills in Customs Declarations towards Tax Agency, with the ability to identify the necessary actions.
• - Experience in problem-solving and improving work processes.
• - Fluency and strong communication skills in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• - Collaborative mindset: ability to build relationships across the organization and influence others within one’s area of expertise through strong communication skills.
• - Knowledge in Customs Software and Tariff database. Excellent computer skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What you'll be doing day to day

• '- Responsible to secure compliance in every customs declaration. Identify, investigate and act to resolve inaccuracies and deviations.
• - Responsible for handling of information and documents to or from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities to ensure timely, accurate and compliant in bond, declaration/entry and release from authorities for imports and exports.
• - Responsible for maintaining master data for filing relevant declarations with appropriate authorities and to update standard operating procedures for assigned tasks.
• - Secure customs relevant data and documents are available on time to secure timely release of imports and exports. Secure they are properly distributed, filed and archived according to import and export requirements, including issuance and maintenance of certificates of origin, free trade agreement (FTA) documents, exporter certificates, licenses, attestations, etc.
• - Responsible to share and maintain relevant customs knowledge, collaborating with co-workers to share insights.
• - Secure all declarations are accurate, complete, and made in compliance with assigned country requirements and regulations as well as with internal controls.
• - Secure payment reconciliation process to ensure duty, VAT, and external provider charges are reconciled to entries submitted and external service provider agreements.