Lead Customs Classification Analyst

Dyson Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dyson Institute in Singapore is seeking a Customs Classification Specialist to join the Global Customs Team. You will handle HS classification duties, manage item master data in ERP, and support trade compliance across regions while collaborating with operations, procurement, supply chain, and legal teams.

You will develop classification methodologies, deliver trainings, monitor global classification updates, and maintain a compliance dashboard to ensure accurate duty and tax payments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working knowledge of the WCO Harmonised System.
• Technical understanding and experience on multi-jurisdiction classification.
• Experience in classification of home appliances, mechanical & electrical.
• Experience in Binding Tariff Ruling application or equivalent.
• Experience working with SAP is an advantage.
• Broad experience in customs compliance, import and export processes in international settings.
• Strong ability to deal with complex and large amount of data.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert to support HS classification guidance to various functions within the company, including RDD, logistics, and purchasing to ensure legal requirements are met.
• Own HS code master data in ERP system including new item creation and maintenance of existing data.
• Ensure appropriate documentation on classification methodology used.
• Develop cadence on classification updates in respective systems and updates to market brokers.
• Support business operations on ad-hoc queries to ensure smooth customs clearance and correct duty & tax payments.
• Actively monitor classification changes globally and update internal databases and processes accordingly.
• Establish efficient classification process using software and/or platform.
• Create and deliver classification trainings to internal and external stakeholders and maintain compliance dashboard.

Skills

HS classification

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative

Self-starter

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Customs Classification Specialist will be part of the Global Customs Team working in an innovative, fast growing technology company. Your role will cover a range of HS classification related duties, reporting to the Senior Global Customs Compliance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your international trade knowledge, from both an operational and compliance perspective, whilst expanding your technical skills in a supportive and friendly environment! Collaborating with the rest of the Global Customs Team and engaging with key internal stakeholders, including operations, research design and development, procurement, supply chain, legal and finance; as well as external stakeholders (e.g. Contract Manufacturers, global Customs broker, external advisors, customs authorities etc), the Customs Classification Specialist will provide support & guidance through technical classification, trade analytics, process design and improvements, risk management, trade awareness, and self-compliance.

Key responsibilities

Act as subject matter expert to support HS classification guidance to various functions within the company, including RDD, logistics, and purchasing to ensure we meet legal requirements wherever Dyson operates. Hold ownership of HS code master data in ERP system including new item creation process, and maintenance of existing data to ensure data completeness and accuracy. Ensure appropriate documentation on classification methodology used. Develop cadence on classification updates in respective systems and updates to market brokers. Support business operations on ad-hoc queries to ensure smooth customs clearance process and that duty & taxes are correctly paid. Actively monitor classification changes globally and update internal databases and processes accordingly. Establish efficient classification process using software and/or platform. Create and deliver classification trainings to internal and external stakeholders as required. Establish and maintain compliance dashboard to provide visibility on data integrity.

Qualifications and experience

The Customs Classification Specialist will have: Minimum 3 years of proven working knowledge of the WCO Harmonised System. Technical understanding and experience on multi-jurisdiction classification. Experience in classification of home appliances, mechanical & electrical. Experience in Binding Tariff Ruling application or equivalent Experience working with SAP is an advantage. Broad experience in customs compliance, import and export processes in different jurisdictions. Strong ability to deal with complex and large amount of data. Experience working in an international environment. Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a tight timeframe with limited resources. Excellent attention to details. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Must be a self-starter, resilient, flexible and willing to think outside the box.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity. At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.