Customs Expert

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food solutions provider is seeking a Customs Expert in Durban, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing import/export compliance and driving operational efficiency. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in International Trade and have 3-5 years of customs experience. The role offers opportunities for development and innovative challenges within a diverse environment. Apply now to contribute to protecting food safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Development and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Market competitive compensation

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in international Trade or similar field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working with Customs.
• Domain in the office package mainly Excel.
• Fluent in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational performance of import export and transit activities.
• Point of contact for internal/external parties for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with country rules and regulations.
• Execution of continuous improvement for import/export processes.
• Monitor relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Streamline customs operations processes.

Skills

Customs Software

SAP

Excel

Stakeholders management

Collaboration skills

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade or similar

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.

Job Summary

We are creating a new organization with the aim to put a well-defined and standardized global Customs & Import operating model in place across all relevant dimensions from compliance customer service operational efficiency to leveraging free-trade agreements and customs costs.

We are now looking for a professional Customs Expert who will perform execution of continuous improvement for all processes associated with import / export and ensure end-to-end daily activities defined into Customs RACI and compliance with country rules and regulations. You will work directly with regional and local teams with operational / tactical customs activities (import and export flow) and provide stakeholders with customs and trade solutions.

The location for this position is Pinetown South Africa and this is a permanent position.

What you will do

• Drive operational performance of import export and transit activities
• Point of contact for internal / external parties to ensure compliance answer queries and providing support in cross-border activities.
• Ensure end-to-end daily activities defined into Customs RACI and compliance with country rules and regulations
• Execution of continuous improvement for all processes associated with import / export and maintain control of all related and documented SOPs and working instructions
• Continuously monitor relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with partners to create visibility and to track their performance
• Streamline customs operations processes where possible aligned with local businesses needs
• Proactively avoid or mitigate any potential business continuity or economic risk related to Tetra Pak operational structure and its customs transactions by leading self-assessments and audits quantifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure the correct Tariff classification of goods imported and exported maintain an updated catalogue of materials with its corresponding technical sheets pictures and specifications required to support the Tariff classification.

We believe you have

• A bachelors degree in international Trade or similar field
• At least 3-5 years of experience from working with Customs
• Experience in Customs Software or SAP is a plus
• Domain in the office package mainly Excel
• Strong stakeholders management skills
• Strong collaboration and conflict management skills
• An innovation mindset and a drive to find solutions and opportunities
• Fluent in English is a must

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on October 16.

Diversity equity and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference celebrate people for who they are and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1