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Purpose
Technical and disciplinary management responsibility for the import team (5 employees) & Customs Broker. Ensure on-time import customs clearance of all import consignments in compliance with customs and foreign trade regulations to ensure on-time delivery and thus optimal utilisation of incoming goods at all German warehouses, as well as maximising customs savings opportunities by taking advantage of preferences. Maintaining relationship with German customs as well as supporting the Director Customs Europe North in customs audits, projects, etc.
Key Responsibilities
* Day-to-day management of customs operations and ensuring the timely
customs clearance by the team (5 people) and the Customs Broker
* Organisation of daily operations, resource planning
* Collaborate with inbound teams on shipment prioritisation and clearance scheduling
* Collaborate with other customs teams (EU) to establish and maintain common understanding
* Manage preference savings and ensure that set KPIs are achieved
* Developing and implementing processes, procedures, and controls to support ongoing compliance management, incl. drafting organisational and work instructions
* Clarifying problem cases (e.g. in the case of customs inspections) with forwarders and customs offices
* Coordination with forwarding agents in case of clearance delays
* Contact person for the main customs office, for the submission of documents within the framework of the month-end closing, refund applications, etc.
* Handling of special cases, if necessary, in coordination with the main customs office
* Support with customs and foreign trade audits
* Support/independent management of projects in consultation with the Director Customs (e.g. S4, Automation,...)
* Onboarding new employees with the ATLAS software and ensuring that team members have the appropriate training and technical knowledge in their areas of responsibility
* Onboarding and training of adidas customs processes for (new) carriers
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
* Ability to work and deliver within a complex, dynamic, multi-diverse stakeholder environment whilst adhering to strict and / or conflicting deadlines
* Good knowledge in customs-, foreign trade- and origin-/preference legislation (focus on import)
* Demonstrated business reasoning, analytical and critical thinking
* Excellent user skills in ATLAS and MS Office
* Strong understanding of logistics processes
* Fluent German and English language skills
* Organisational and team skills
* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) – experience of communicating with, and influencing stakeholders at all levels desirable
* Leadership experience
Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications
* College degree or equivalent in customs business
* Further Training/Qualification in the areas of customs and/or Imports
* At least 5 years’ experience in a customs department in an international Company
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.