Job Description

Sr. Customs & Trade Compliance Officer

Department : Customs and Trade (BP92600)

Summary of Job

Responsible for developing global customs related activities (e.g. CBU, CKD, production/service part, returnable packaging, non-production parts) with key focus on India but not limited to customs practices in other countries. Manage an implementation of customs related projects to ensure that business units conduct their activities in line with local legislations, corporate regulations, processes and guidelines. Serve as liaison between a company and related government agencies e.g. India Central Board Of Indirect Taxes & Customs, India Directorate General of Foreign Trade, India Plant Quarantine Office and communicate with internal/external functions for potential opportunities, risks and liabilities.

Role (purpose of the Job)

A customs compliance lead works to ensure that a company's trade operations meet guidelines and adhere to import and export regulations and trade barriers. This position will report to Director, Customs and Trade. You will communicate with customs officials and related competent authorities to ensure that the company understand their obligations and advice for each transaction.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for developing global customs related activities (e.g. CBU, CKD, production/service part, returnable packaging, non-production parts) with key focus on India to the following activities:

1. customs formalities

2. licensing requirements

3. HS classification

4. FTA utilization

5. export controls

6. sanctions and embargoes


7. customs incentives/privileges


This is to identify risks and prevent damages related to the customs laws of countries where the company operates.

Manage and monitor an implementation of customs related projects to ensure that business units conduct their activities in line with local legislations, corporate regulations, processes and guidelines. Support customs post audit/investigation and enquiries from Indian competent authorities. Escalate customs incidents to Management and Customs and Trade team as necessary. Serve as a liaison between a company and customs authority and communicate with internal and external functions for identifying potential opportunities, risks and liabilities. Build strong relationships with Commercial, Finance, Legal, Transport Operation and 3PL to manage trade compliance and tax risks. Monitor and update regulatory changes that could impact planning for customs related requirements in India and clearly communicate those changes to related stakeholders. And represent UD Trucks in professional trade bodies and ensure that the business is updated on the latest regulations. Assist the team to create written standard operating procedures, training materials and other presentations as well as conduct customs and trade trainings to internal functions.

Key interfaces

Internal

UD Transport Operations UD Packaging Operations UD Logistics purchasing UD Logistics Developer UD Service Parts Operations and Logistics (SPOL) UD International Sales (IS) UD Group Companies/Overseas UD Plant and officers
External

India Central Board Of Indirect Taxes & Customs India Directorate General of Foreign Trade India Plant Quarantine Officials and other government agencies Material suppliers Packaging suppliers Logistics service providers Customers

Key performance indicators

Duty saving initiative Risk identification and mitigation of customs and trade activities Continuous improvement of customs related activities/projects Completion of training programs/SOP to business units

Main competence requirements

Minimum 10 years import/export-oriented role and trade compliance experience with customs broker, industry, consulting and automotive is preferable. Proven experience as a Customs and trade compliance officer or logistics, import/export orientated role. Wide range of knowledge of customs related formalities and knowledge of customs regulations (e.g. sanctions/embargoes, export control, customs valuation, HS classification, FTA utilization, tax incentives). Ability to analyze information/data thoroughly and accurately (including the use of Excel, Power BI, and other automation tools). Preferable experience in consulting and the automotive industry. Prior working experience with regional customs authorities in the APAC region is an added advantage. Analytical, dynamic and proactive working attitude are required. Good communication, team and result oriented. High Integrity, strong ethics and self-motivated. Ability to work in virtual teams/remote management. Excellent written and spoken English & local language.

About UD Trucks

Part of the Isuzu group, UD Trucks is a global leading international commercial vehicle solutions provider headquartered in Japan. At UD Trucks, we are defining the next generation of smart logistics solutions through advanced innovations in automation, electro mobility and connectivity. UD Trucks develops, manufactures and sells a wide range of heavy, medium and light-duty trucks, operating in more than 60 countries across all continents. Our trucks and people go the extra mile for our customers and business partners, day in and day out.



We are an 8,000+ strong team of colleagues with 40 nationalities who bring diversity and passion in delivering our products and services. We trust each other, work collaboratively and embrace change. At UD Trucks, our purpose is Better Life - to make life better for people and the planet. We have developed a culture that promotes:

Diverse and friendly culture

- Strong culture of diversity and inclusion, organizing annual events, daily activities and open communication platforms including various internal voluntary networks.

Empowered growth

- Global exposure and growth opportunities across functions and countries through internal mobility system and self-driven career opportunities, building a learning organization by enabling self-managed learning supported by the UD Academy.

Flexibility with trust

- We continue to fully support both remote working (where and when applicable) and flexible working hours, we actively encourage our colleagues to maintain a good work/life balance. You will have the autonomy and flexibility to split your working time between both our wonderful, modern and equipped HQ and remotely.



Be part of our journey to create Better Life for society, for our customers and for yourself. UD Trucks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues.