Objectives of the Position

 

The Customs Compliance & Data Manager supports & ensures Global Customs Risk & Compliance relevant activities incl. 3rd parties such as Authorities, legal consultancy companies and Custom Brokers. In this role it is important to initiate, coordinate and monitor process-oriented risk assessments and mitigation measures implementation based on the requirements of the BASF Customs Internal Control System. In addition, observation of political and economic changes and the translation of them into end-2-end Customer processes is expected. This incorporates the ability for deep dive data analytics and data presentation in standardized visual formats such as Customs Dashboard as well as the ownership of the Customs Data globally.

 

 

Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities

 

Increase transparency on new laws, regulations and customs agreementsInitiates and defines regional binding GB Guidelines to ensure adherence to Customs Requirement and legislationProactively engages Customs Communities of practices to ensure globally defined processesConducts regional knowledge transfer to customs communities of practicesConducts initial risk assessments based on the globally aligned structure including documentation and yearly follow up within BASF Customs Internal Control System Closely align activities with Process Design Team to implement necessary changes in the process landscapeClosely align activities with the Customs Audit & Legal Advisory Team to ensure compliance and reporting to BASF Corporate Center and local Customs AuthoritiesAct as project coordinator Deep dive into and analyses of BASF internal & external customs data and presentation in a visual standardized format in close collaboration with SC ExcellenceProvide Training to Customs Community

 

Requirements

 

Education

Master’s degree in Economic or Foreign Trade

 

Working Experience

Expert knowledge of Customs & Foreign Trade regulationsExpert knowledge of Customs Data (HS code, Trade compliance)Good Supply Chain Operations knowledge

 

Technical & Professional Knowledge

Strong communication and argumentation skillsExcellent analytical thinkingStructured work organizationStrong teamwork competenceExperience in project management is desirableGood knowledge of the SAP master data systems and SAP GTS