Customs Intern

Luxottica; Town of Italy (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxottica is seeking a Customs Intern to join the EMEA Customs Team in Town of Italy, New York. This role involves supporting daily customs activities including reviewing import/export declarations and managing digital documentation.

The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Microsoft Excel, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of logistics processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Problem-solving mindset and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Review export and import declarations.
• Assist in managing the digital archiving system.
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Logistics processes

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Your Role

As a Customs Intern, you will join the EMEA Customs Team and support daily activities related to import and export declaration management. This internship will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly regulated environment where accuracy, analytical thinking and a strong willingness to learn are essential. You will collaborate closely with experienced customs professionals and several internal teams, gaining hands-on exposure to customs processes, logistics flows, and IT tools used in day-to-day operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Review of export and import declarations

You will support the team by checking customs declarations, identifying potential discrepancies and ensuring the accuracy of the information provided. Through this activity, you will learn how to evaluate data consistency and understand the fundamentals of customs compliance.

• Support in managing the digital archiving system

You will assist the team in organising and maintaining the document archiving tool, helping ensure that all customs documentation is stored accurately and efficiently. This will help you build confidence with internal systems and digital workflows.

• Cross-functional collaboration

In this role, you will interact with various internal stakeholders—such as the Customs Team, the Logistics Transport department, and IT colleagues—as well as with external partners including carriers and customs brokers. You will learn how to communicate effectively across different functions to support a smooth customs process.

Main Requirements

Hard Skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Understanding of logistics processes

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Problem-solving mindset
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Flexibility and adaptability in daily tasks

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