Manager - NA HS COE / Customs Operations

This position will be responsible for leading Global HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) Classification COE Operations for IMG / North America / Europe for Production / Nonproduction, Service parts, Vehicles & ECCN (Export Control Classification Number) & to handle Customs Operations / Compliance for IMG markets

• Lead  team of analysts & manage Global HS Classification & Customs Operations / Trade Compliance for IMG markets

• Build strong relationships with Internal Legal, Tax & Finance departments to manage potential Tax, Customs, and Transfer Pricing alignments, and related exposures. 

• Collect & share market intelligence about  global trade scenarios impacting duty rates & classifications and make team aware / educated on the same

• Connect with Global teams and support initiatives towards achieving Functional Alignment

• Focus on people training ,upskilling, developing backups & support on cross functional assignments

• Recognize, Reward and Motivate the team to Go Further and take stretched efforts to excel 

• Periodic Review of Global Classifications / Customs Rules across Countries / Report Submission,Permit / License applications, Customs Privileges, to assess right duties / taxes

• Manage Customs Operations remotely and effectively with special focus on Priorities, duty payments, deliveries tracking with carriers / CHB’s,  

• Coordination with Tax, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics function ,plant-based teams on various aspects related to Custom Operations, duties, taxes, forecast reviews, budget, etc.

• FTA Analysis on eligible parts ,further study & report out on RVC validation 

• Manage regulatory changes on Rules ,trade notices, circulars, notifications with possible impact assessment, and trade incentives . Able to assist team on customs queries, bringing for quicker resolution

• Implement as required SVB regulations, procedures , Valuation &  transfer pricing 

• Identify opportunities to improve trade duty competitiveness, minimize compliance risks, and reduce costs ensuring adhering to statutory rules, 

• Overseeing Customs Broker PO utilization ,coordination with Purchase, & Finance for timely renewals 

• Ensuring no delay in document filing and Nil Customs Penalty / incremental cost 

• Constant focus on Container placements , Inland transportation ,vessel connectivity to avoid detention / port demurrage charges

  Controls & Quality

• Adequacy of controls for all critical classification processes / Customs operations via periodic audit & report out. Co-ordinate closely with external consultants on audits of the classification & implementation of necessary corrective actions till closure

• Mitigate risks related to cross-border transactions. Identify potential compliance gaps, assess their impact, and develop strategies to minimize risk exposure.   

• Foster a compliance culture throughout the organization by emphasizing its importance & proactively driving trade compliance to deliver competitiveness E2E 

• Lead Governance / KPI’s reviews on HS Classification & Operations & process improvement

• Technology

• Leverage digital tools for efficient compliance management. Understand customs automation systems, data analytics, and risk assessment software.

• Leveraging a digitalized and transparent data value chain to regulatory changes and capture trade opportunities

• Support IT requirements for global customs to deploy tools / systems / best business practices  

• Experience & Background Skills Required

• Relevant exposure in handling of Customs operations, HS Classification, Trade compliance, Duty free Incentive schemes for parts /capital goods, assessment of FTA’s and analysis (experience in Automotive industry is preferred) 

• Proven capability to build and sustain cohesive teams  

• Ability to analyze & present information /data using automation tools

• Possess  business acumen in Customs, Logistics & Supply chain, Global Strategies, Business Process

• Ability to create innovative ideas to drive significant cultural change 

• Must possess Strong communication, presentation & interpersonal skills

• Able to represent with Customs Officials / Higher authorities on queries, disputes,

• Management of workforce with diverse responsibilities / work locations 

• Comfortable with handling multi-level of communications and interfaces

Qualifications:

• Engg. Graduate preferably with MBA in Import /Exports. Or Supply Chain , Logistics

• Work Experience – Relevant exposure to Customs Operations ,Transportation / Classification / Logistics / Supply Chain

• Total Experience- > +14-15 yrs with 8-10 years of relevant functional experience on Customs Operations, HS Classification / FTA’s
• Preference- Work Experience in OEM and Auto component manufacturing co.
• Language Skills – Fluency in English Preferred knowledge of European, Latin American Languages