Customs Specialist APAC

Job profile:

Job title: Customs Specialist (CS) APAC

Position within the organization:

Responsibilities of the the Customs Specialist:

• Supports Sr Manager CETC on a variety of projects
• Drives the regional implementation of CETC special projects
• Supports external Customs audits
• Deliver training for colleagues who are not customs specialists
• Host office hours sessions to address questions in key customs topics
• Identify opportunities for CETC special projects across ADM

Country of Origin (CoO):

• Determination and maintenance of CoO dataset
• Training stakeholders on CoO
• Soft audits of businesses
• Resolution of historic issues where identified
• Governance of CoO data in ERP systems (including SAP where delployed)

Customs Brokers:

• Maintain master list of customs brokers used by the business
• Obtain and analyse declaration data from brokers on a regular basis
• Identify risks and opportunities in the broker data set
• Drive performance management sessions with key brokers
• Maintain an up-to-date set of Powers of Attorney

Required competencies and skills - The CS:

• Has a strong knowledge of customs legislation with a focus on APAC
• Has proven experience in trade compliance and internal and external auditing.
• Is familiar with origin determination.
• Has good experience with SAP GTS and/or other customs automation solutions
• Good working knowledge of HS classification, Free Trade Agreement qualification, operation of customs reliefs and customs valuation.
• Works accurately.
• Is a critical thinker.
• Is an efficient communicator
• Is familiar with stakeholder management.
• Has a proactive attitude.
• Has extensive digital literacy.
• Has professional English language skills.

Minimal work experience: The CS has at least 7 years active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium-sized company. Previous roles should include the filing of customs and excise declarations, internal auditing, data processing, and reporting.

Corporate culture:At ADM, we need people who are passionate about solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. It's more than just a job; it's an opportunity to connect with a higher purpose.

Make a positive impact on your life and the world with a career at ADM.

ADM is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, evaluate qualified applicants, hire, train, promote, and base all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Organization:

• The CS will be working in the corporate Customs & Excise Trade Compliance function of the ADM organization.
• The CS reports to the Sr Manager CETC APAC.
• The CS is based in the ADM Capability Centre in Bengaluru.