Customs Specialist

Festo India; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Festo India is seeking a seasoned Customs and Foreign Trade Compliance Lead to manage all compliance activities for imports and exports. You will ensure adherence to local and international regulations, classify tariffs, and govern trade processes across functions, driving governance and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, and Legal teams to standardize processes, lead audits, and guide business units on regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in customs, international trade, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in Customs/Foreign Trade Compliance or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, tariff classification, valuation, and rules of origin.
• Experience managing customs compliance in manufacturing, industrial, or multinational organizations.
• Working knowledge of SAP and customs-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local subject matter expert for all customs and foreign trade compliance activities related to imports and exports.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, tariff classifications, valuation, rules of origin, and international trade laws.
• Develop and maintain customs procedures, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Support customs audits and liaise with authorities and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Legal to standardize customs processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance and cost efficiency.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects related to customs and trade compliance.
• Provide training to business teams on regulations and process updates.
• Monitor customs performance metrics and regulatory changes.

Skills

English communication

Project management

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

SAP knowledge

International trade knowledge

Compliance expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Customs, International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing all customs and foreign trade compliance activities for Festo India, ensuring adherence to local and international customs regulations, import and export requirements, tariff classifications, and trade compliance standards. You will work closely with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and external authorities to develop compliant customs processes, drive operational excellence, and support business objectives through effective customs governance and continuous process improvement.

Your Job:

• Act as the local subject matter expert for all customs and foreign trade compliance activities related to imports and exports
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, tariff classifications (HS/HTS Codes), valuation requirements, rules of origin, and international trade laws
• Develop, implement, and maintain customs procedures, policies, and governance frameworks
• Support customs audits and liaise with customs authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Legal teams to standardize customs processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness
• Lead and support cross-functional projects related to customs, trade compliance, and logistics processes
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on customs regulations, trade compliance requirements, and process updates
• Monitor customs performance metrics and ensure timely implementation of regulatory and process changes
• Bachelor's Degree in Customs, International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in Customs, Foreign Trade Compliance, Import/Export Operations, or International Logistics
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, and customs procedures
• Experience managing customs compliance within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational organization
• Working knowledge of SAP and customs-related systems, documentation, and trade compliance processes
• Proven project management, process improvement, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to work effectively in a global environment