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Job Description
In Customs and Trade Compliance, we act as a strategic partner and trusted resource to create a culture of compliance and drive the continuous pursuit of operational excellence. Our mission is to enable an agile and compliant value chain through active customs and trade facilitation, to make the IKEA vision and strategies a living reality.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, and optimize a Free Trade Agreement network of excellence to maximize the utilization of free trade agreements in the IKEA end-to-end value chain.
* Support internal competencies and ensure robust customs compliance controls and processes are in place, enabling compliant customs declarations while mitigating risks and costs associated with non-compliance for IKEA.
* Serve as liaison with customs authorities specific for compliance activities and special regulatory procedures and programs such as free trade agreements. Provide support to IKEA Supply AG (ISAG), a wholesale subsidiary, Customs Operations team(s) and the countries assigned within a designated geographical region with regulatory requirements as needed.
* Collaborate with ISAG Customs and Trade Compliance management team to establish and maintain controls that ensure compliance and mitigate risks of non-compliance. Lead or support the resolution of customs compliance issues as they arise.
* Establish and maintain compliance procedures, working methods, and systems/tools requirements relative to Free Trade Agreements and other associated compliance activities.
* Provide customs and trade advice to key stakeholders and projects to integrate customs and compliance into IKEA's value chain, delivering both compliance and cost reduction.
* Contribute to IKEA Requirements and Compliance working groups (PRIO/CRIO) in IKEA, when needed and anchor results in working methods with ISAG, Process Development, Customs Operations and countries assigned within the region.
* Assist in defining requirements and testing for customs tools and solutions that support compliance with legal requirements. Provide support with regulatory interpretation and gap analyses of current working methods and solution configuration.
Requirements:
* Strong knowledge of customs and trade compliance including classification, valuation, country of origin, free trade agreements, bonded management and other customs related topics.
* A comprehensive understanding of how customs functions within the value and supply chain, and how to incorporate customs and trade compliance controls into operations.
* Proficiency in conducting compliance reviews and working with external customs audits.
* 3 years of experience in Customs or Customs Compliance activities.
* Strong interest in regulatory requirements and compliance, with a focus on multi-national customs and trade knowledge.
* Enthusiastic about import/export processes and supply chain operations in a global environment.
* Passionate about working with people and building collaborative relationships.
* Strong analytical, investigative, and interpersonal skills.
* A continuous learner, with an eye for detail and a curiosity to understand the 'why' behind processes.
* Motivated to drive change and discover optimal solutions.
* University degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken and can easily communicate complex compliance topics.