Major Responsibilities People + Lead a 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 and support on cross functional assignments + Lead and handle short term projects , innovation , explore & implement process improvements in digital environment + Recognize, Reward and Motivate the team to Go Further and take stretched efforts to excel in performance and have strong team Operations + 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, & timely report out to Leader. + 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 ,trade incentives . Able to assist team on customs queries, bringing for quicker resolution + Implement as required SVB regulations, procedures , Valuation & transfer pricing 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 Cost + 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 + 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 that embrace one Ford OS behaviours + Ability to analyse & present information /data using automation tools + Possess strong 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 + Comfortable with handling multi-level of communications and interfaces Engg. Graduate preferably with MBA in Import /Exports. + Work Experience – 12~15 + yrs Relevant exposure to Customs Operations Logistics, ,/ HTS Classification / Supply Chain ,Automotive industry is preferred + Language Skills – Fluency in English Preferred knowledge of European, Latin American Languages **Requisition ID** : 46264