Legislation Governance Assistance Manager (Customs)

Imperial Brands PLC; Tarnowo Podgórne; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Brands PLC in Poland seeks a Legislation & Governance Assistance Manager (customs) to support the Manager Customs Legal & Strategic Initiatives in analysing complex numerical scenarios and driving EU-wide customs improvements. Based in Tarnowo Podgórne with flexibility for Warsaw/Radom, the role covers risk assessment, training, and cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced FMCG setting.

The successful candidate will be fluent in English, possess strong regulatory knowledge, and be able

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Customs & Trade regulations and preferential origin.
• Able to influence cross-functional teams up to senior management.
• Strong written and verbal communication to Executives.
• Experience in Supply Chain with Customs Management in FMCG is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a point of contact for trade & customs enquiries.
• Monitor customs/excise tax and foreign trade law changes and propose actions.
• Lead risk assessment processes within Customs and Excise.
• Perform preferential origin analyses and audits; provide guidelines.
• Drive simplifications and harmonization of customs procedures at EU level.
• Lead customs/excise tax trainings and webinars; contribute to related projects.
• Enhance compliance with best practices and compliant ways of working.

Skills

Customs regulations

Strategic thinking

Cross‑functional influence

Communication skills

Job description

An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees is looking for a Legislation & Governance Assistance Manager (customs) to give assistance to the Manager Customs Legal & Strategic Initiatives in the matters of the analysis of complex numerical scenarios, supporting GSC changes such as strategically improving IMB’s footprint, production re-allocation and changes in material sourcing's.

L&G Assistance Manager plays a crucial, consultative role in diverse projects and implementations.

Hired in our entity in Tarnowo Podgorne, you can be located and a part of the office either in Warsaw, Radom, or Tarnowo.

Principle Accountabilities

• Be a Point of Contact for all trade & customs enquiries,
• Assist in the monitoring of customs, excise tax and foreign trade law related changes & contribute to the development of proposals of respective needed actions,
• Developing, leading & executing regular risk assessment processes within Customs and Excise area,
• Perform preferential origin analysis and audits, provide guidelines
• Drive company and customs requirements in terms of potential simplifications and harmonization of customs procedures on EU-level
• Drive and perform customs and excise tax trainings and webinars, contribute to foreign trade related projects,
• Enhance IMB’s compliance level towards customs, excise tax and foreign trade law by driving best practices, continuous improvement and compliant ways of working.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrate excellent strategic thinking and tactical planning skills, with expert knowledge in Customs & Trade regulations and preferential origin
• Operate effectively in both collaborative and directive business environments, showcasing self-motivation, independence, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams up to senior management without formal authority,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills towards Senior & Executive Management,
• Significant experiences within a Supply Chain Function incl. extensive Customs Management, preferably within FMCG Manufacturing or Distribution functions,
• Confidence operating in matrix-style organisations, combining direct and functional reporting within international, cross-functional teams,
• Language skills: English fluent, additional languages are considered as an advantage.

What We Offer

• In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.