Customs Compliance Specialist - Procurement Division

BYD Europe; Schiedam; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

BYD is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to oversee EU customs compliance for procurement and manufacturing operations across Europe, including Hungary, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The role requires a bachelor degree and extensive experience in EU customs law and AEO certification, with English as the working language.

You will lead audits, coordinate with authorities and external consultants, and drive risk mitigation while supporting the company’s zero-emission strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in law, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in EU customs compliance or 10+ in customs affairs; Hungarian or EU certificates preferred.
• Ability to use English as the main working language; Hungarian/German native preferred; Chinese a plus.

Responsabilités

• Ensure smooth progress of customs business and monitor policy implementation.
• Represent BYD with EU customs authorities and associations.
• Lead internal customs management, processes, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Manage customs-related matters and coordinate with external consultants.
• Participate in promotion of qualifications and certifications (e.g. AEO).

Connaissances

EU customs compliance

AEO certification

Cross-country coordination

English working language

Manufacturing/automotive

Formation

Bachelor degree or above

Description du poste

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

Customs Compliance Specialist - Procurement Division will be responsible for customs compliance in Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, consistent with the management of the BYD China headquarters, and participate in the compliance management of customs, import and export business in other parts of Europe.

• Location: Budapest/Frankfurt/Schiedam/London
• Locations: Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hamburg, Budapest, Szeged, Schiedam, UK
• Type of Employment: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the smooth progress of customs business, identify tax exemption/customs cost policies and programs;
2. Represent BYD in handling customs affairs and defense affairs with local and EU customs authorities, associations and professional organizations;
3. Ensure the formulation and implementation of company internal customs management, processes, and regulatory company policies, and the execution of customs audits (including external audits);
4. Manage other customs-related matters and overall customs compliance affairs, including communicating with external consulting companies, identifying potential customs risks, planning overall customs processes, and handling internal and external reports.
5. Participate in, assist and lead the promotion and completion of various customs qualification certification projects.(e.g. AEO license)

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required:

1. Bachelor degree or above;
2. 5 years or more of experience in EU customs compliance management, 10 years or more of experience in customs affairs; those with Hungarian customs expert certificates or those who have served as customs officers are preferred;
3. Ability to use English as the main working language; Hungarian/German native speakers are preferred; candidates with a proficiency in Chinese will be given preference.
4. Have a deep understanding of EU customs law and related regulatory conditions, have a deep understanding of European customs supervision operations, and have presided over AEO certification or AEO annual internal audit and other customs-related certifications.
5. Experience in customs management for manufacturing/automotive manufacturing or providing consulting services to manufacturing/automotive manufacturing clients for more than 3 years.
6. Have participated in group-wide tax planning and led the planning of import and export tariffs.
7. Experience in leading customs audits and defenses.

We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.
• Opportunities for department and company-wide team building events.
• A chance to contribute to the transition towards zero-emission transportation and the decarbonization of the economy.