Global Trade & Customs Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount card

HIP (Inclusion in the H&M Incentive 0

Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program

Job summary

H&M Group in the Philippines is seeking a Trade & Customs Specialist to ensure smooth and compliant international trade operations. You’ll manage documentation, support customs clearance, and maintain regulatory compliance across goods movements.

You’ll work with regional operations, logistics providers, customs brokers, and internal finance IT teams to streamline processes and reduce delays. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and knowledge of trade laws are essential.

Qualifications

• Awareness of international trade and customs laws (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience in operational customs and logistics
• Proficiency in trade management systems and documentation tools
• Strong organisational skills to manage shipment documentation effectively
• A keen eye for detail to ensure compliance with trade and legal regulations
• Collaborative team players who work well with internal teams, customs authorities, and transport providers
• Problem-solvers who can address operational challenges efficiently
• Proactive and reliable, with a structured approach to daily tasks
• Clear communicators who can support training and process updates across teams

Responsibilities

• Manage import and export operations, ensuring timely and compliant movement of commercial and non-commercial goods, including monitoring shipments and coordinating with logistics and warehouse teams.
• Prepare, review, and submit customs documentation and declarations, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and other documents required for customs clearance.
• Manage import and export permits, licenses, and approvals, ensuring all required regulatory documentation is obtained, valid, and properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customs regulations and trade requirements, monitor regulatory changes, identify potential risks, and support the implementation of new requirements.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, transport providers, and relevant authorities to resolve customs clearance issues, shipment delays, and documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain and update local customs and trade SOPs and records, and support internal and external customs audits by preparing the required documentation and information.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve trade and customs processes, enhance compliance, reduce clearance delays, and support regional and global Trade & Customs initiatives.

Skills

Trade laws

Operational customs

Trade management systems

Documentation tools

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Clear communication

Job description

H&M Group in the Philippines is seeking a Trade & Customs Specialist to ensure smooth and compliant international trade operations. You’ll manage documentation, support customs clearance, and maintain regulatory compliance across goods movements.

You’ll work with regional operations, logistics providers, customs brokers, and internal finance IT teams to streamline processes and reduce delays. A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and knowledge of trade laws are essential.