Senior Customs Expert

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good - protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day. _
- And we need people like you to make it happen._

**_ We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of - for food, people and the planet._**

**Job Summary**:
We are creating a new organization with the aim to put a well-defined and standardized global Customs & Import operating model in place across all relevant dimensions, from compliance, customer service, operational efficiency to leveraging free-trade agreements and customs costs.

We are now looking for a professional_ Senior Customs Expert _who will perform execution of continuous improvement for all processes associated with import /export and ensure end-to-end daily activities defined into Customs RACI and compliance with country rules and regulations. You will work directly with regional and local teams with operational/tactical customs activities (import and export flow) and provide stakeholders with customs and trade solutions.

The location for this position is** Pinetown, South Africa** and this is a permanent position.

**What you will do**:
As Senior Customs Expert, you will:

- Operational Performance:

- Drive excellence in import, export, and transit activities.
- Implement import and export processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance.
- Compliance and Interaction:

- Serve as the primary point of contact for local customs authorities.
- Ensure adherence to country-specific rules and regulations.
- Collaborate with brokers and third parties for seamless customs interactions.
- Customs permissions / special matters:

- Drive compliance under the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) permission.
- Drive VDN process
- Drive special regimes or benefits (e.g. IPR, Temporary imports/exports, SADC etc FTAs).
- Risk Mitigation:

- Proactively avoid or mitigate any potential business continuity or economic risk related to Tetra Pak operational structure and its customs transactions, by leading self-assessments and audits, quantifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate tariff classification for imported and exported goods.
- Continuous Improvement:

- Implement process enhancements to streamline customs operations.
- Stay updated on changes in customs laws and regulations.
- Identify potential optimization regarding operating costs within your local/region and opportunities for reducing customs duty spent with the usage of applicable customs regimes

**We believe you have**:

- Experience: 5-8 years in the customs field, preferably in a multinational environment or customs brokerage company.
- Education: University degree in Economics, Trade, or related fields.
- Knowledge:

- Customs Procedures
- Local customs regulations including AEO, VDN and special regimes
- Experience in Customs Software or SAP is a plus
- Domain in the office package, mainly Excel
- Skills:

- Strong stakeholders’ management skills
- Strong collaboration and conflict management skills
- An innovation mindset and a drive to find solutions and opportunities.
- Result oriented
- Analytical
- Languages:

- Proficiency in any local language and English is a must

**We Offer You**
- A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
- A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
- An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
- Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on**October 6.**
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide._