Europe Customs Method & Projects Specialist

Europe Customs method & projects

MISSION

To represent Schneider Electric as a liaison between authorities, stakeholders, rules & regulations and local customs operations.

Additionally, leverage project management to enhance customs operational excellence, compliance and efficiency thus improving overall performance in customs operations

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

OPERATIONS


* Review practices and support operations by advising and provide guidance as per SE customs strategy


* Optimizing customs operational procedures and data compliance


* Monitor the customs performance


* Conduct internal investigations and customs audits


* Identify potential risks based on multiple inputs (data-driven, changed customs regulations, etc.)


* Manage and support application of environment regulations (CBAM, Plastic Taxe and Deforrestation)


* Organize customs trainings

PROJECTS


* Manage and support customs projects in compliance with regulations and SE recommendations.


* Contribute to the flow change and footprint optimisation decisional process, by providing expertise and visibility on customs opportunities (FTA, bonded warehouse, ...) and risks


* Maintain regulatory knowledge and identify the changes to be implemented

KEY INTERFACES


* C&TC, Export control departments


* Customs authorities and local administration


* Finance, Procurement and Sustainability departments


* Brokers and all entities with export & import operation as warehouses, order management, Front office, carriers etc.

SCOPE OF GEOGRAPHIC RESPONSIBILITY


* Primary responsibility for Hungary, with additional coverage for Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and the Baltic countries.

KEY FIGURES


* Export-Import operations


* Intrastat and VAT/ Single Administration documentation prove of exit

OBJECTIVES & CRITERIA OF PERFORMANCE


* Establish customs procedures designed to minimize delivery lead times while ensuring compliance.


* Pilot customs operations within a dedicated perimeter, validated with management, and evaluate the cost impact while adhering to Schneider Electric's brokerage strategy


* Achieve a target of near-zero customs financial sanctions within the Europe region.


* Identify and monitor productivity and lead time reduction in accordance with customs project objectives.


* Foster strong relationships with local authorities to anticipate and mitigate business and compliance risks.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE


* Minimum 4-5 years work experience within Customs


* Hands-on experience in import/export management


* Knowledge on international trade and Incoterms


* Knowledge customs regulations


* Project management & design flows knowledges


* Leadership skills


* Customer centricity


* Structured and process orientated


* Results-driven, problem solving mindset


* Languages : fluent English, fluent Hungarian, French (advantage)...