International Trade & Customs Compliance Senior Expert

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Role overview

International Trade & Customs Compliance Sr Expert is responsible for the following scope in regard to Elanco customs operations in EMEA region:



* Act as the main liaison within Elanco organization for any issues or questions related to customs and trade compliance


* Craft and put into action programs related to customs and trade compliance


* Confirm alignment between business operations and applicable customs requirements


* Oversee audits and investigations to maintain adherence to compliance standards


* Perform risk evaluations


* Identify continuous improvement and duty savings initiatives


* Key contact for customs brokers and Customs Authorities in the region


* Monitor performance of customs brokers

Position responsibilities


* Oversee and manage Elanco import and export customs operations in the region


* Manage and resolve trade compliance issues in the region and implement corrective actions


* Serve as a main point of contact for customs-related inquiries received from Elanco organization, customs brokers and local Customs Authorities


* Manage regular meetings with customs brokers and monitor KPI’s


* Interpret customs regulations in each country in the region


* Monitor any customs regulatory changes and implement as appropriate


* Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to trade compliance


* Perform Harmonized Tariff classification and confirm the customs classification, country of origin and valuation of goods are correct


* Manage preferential origin determination


* Review and approve supply chain changes and product launches from customs and trade compliance perspective


* Perform regular pre- and post-entry audits


* Organize trainings for internal stakeholders on customs basics topics and promote general awareness of trade compliance in Elanco organization


* Build strong relationships with external customs partners and internal stakeholders


* Attend conferences/ trainings to remain updated with latest customs...