Belgium Customs Responsible
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Do you have the ability to navigate and influence within a multinational organization. Are you a talented team player? Then you might just be the perfect Customs Responsible for us!
What will your new challenge look like?
1. You will play a vital role in ensuring customs and trade compliance for Siemens companies operating in countries and aligning with legal entities at the country level.
2. You will serve as the point of contact for customs matters and collaborates with local internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective customs management.
Additionally, the Country Customs Responsible governs and ensures the implementation of Customs policies, guidelines, processes and, where applicable, authorizations within the dedicated organization, optimizing processes in compliance with local customs laws.
3. You will report to the country Head of Tax & Customs as country manager, and to the Head of Lead Country Bundle France as functional manager. She/he will coordinate Customs topics with the support of local associates in Luxemburg, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
What are your responsibilities?
4. Ensure implementation, execution and maintenance of a local customs governance strategy and trade compliance legal monitoring.
5. Perform internal and external Customs reporting (Intrastat, CBAM,…).
6. Ensure adherence to the Corporate Customs Strategy, Principles & Organization, as defined in the Siemens Internal Control Program (Global ICP CUS), including:
7. Customs Responsibilities, Organization & Roles
8. Mergers & Acquisitions / ICP Implementation Roadmap / Carve Out
9. Training and competence management
10. Customs Landscape & Optimization Process
11. IT Policy & Solutions
12. Customs Audits
13. Risk Management & Internal Monitoring
14. Communication in Customs Matters
15. Customs Security Programs
16. Deploy a local customs strategy that is consistent with the Global ICP CUS Customs Regulations & Guidelines, as well as the Global customs strategy, and addresses key topics such as the following to ensure compliance with the established global framework:
17. Nomenclature & Classification of Goods
18. Customs Valuation
19. Origin
20. Customs Clearance Process
21. Broker Management
22. Customs IT solutions
23. Actively participate as a dynamic member of the Global Customs Community, engaging in Country Exchange Sessions, Regional Customs Boards, and Global Collaboration Calls.
24. Provide valuable insight and expertise, as a customs subject matter expert, in discussions and interactions organized by the International Customs Advisory & Countries function at HQ.
25. Collaborate with legal entities to enhance customs compliance practices at the country level.
26. Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for streamlined customs management.
27. Serve as the primary customs contact, ensuring strict adherence to local regulations.
What are your skills?
28. A 5-year experience on the trade compliance/customs field is required, or on similar roles related to the international flow of goods
29. Expertise regarding customs regulations and trade compliance.
30. Language requirements (both written and oral): Dutch or French fluent (with a good knowledge of the other language) and English
Hi Team Player!
31. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
32. Ability to navigate and influence within a multinational organization
Additional Considerations:
33. IT office skills
34. Synthesis and analysis skills
35. Pedagogy and ability to simplify
36. Interpersonal skills
37. In-depth knowledge of Customs Law (Union Customs Code, Belgium Customs Codes)
38. General knowledge of international trade
39. General knowledge of finance and accounting
40. SAP is a plus (Modules MM, SD, FI, GTS)
41. Ability to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders
42. Method, organization, and rigor
What will you find in your next station
A growth-mindset
43. You will join an environment that cares about you.
44. You get the chance to develop yourself in an international environment.
45. We offer varied work and intensive training to further develop your career.
46. You will receive permanent coaching and guidance from a mentor during your career.
A caring culture
Feeling a match? Just apply!