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Head of Customs, APAC

Head of Customs, APAC

ContinentalSingapore, SG
8 days ago
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Job Description

At Continental, we are building a world class customs organization on group level. As Head of Customs APAC you will be a key contributor to the development and execution of Continental`s customs strategies in the Asia-Pacific region. While safeguarding the necessary level of compliance, you focus on introducing new ways of working and measures transforming the Customs setup in the APAC region into a trusted and proactive function adding value to the business. You will therefore

  • Build, manage and lead the regional Group Customs team responsible for the entire APAC region
  • Identify and communicate customs related risks and opportunities to the Head of Global Customs & Excise, your peers in the Group Customs team and other senior stakeholders around the globe
  • Work with your team and the entire customs community in Continental on the development, rollout and maintenance of a customs governance framework, processes and procedures that ensure consistency, efficiency and sustainability in the area of customs compliance in the region and beyond
  • Together with your team you develop and conduct customs specific training as required by legislation and authorities
  • Implement measures fostering the performance and level of compliance provided by local / regional operational teams, shared service centers and third party service providers
  • Work on customs related requests including timely, accurate and detailed work plans, resource schedules, project estimates and status reports.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with regional customs authorities where appropriate as well as with all other regulatory authorities to carry out company business
  • Provide regional strategy, advice and support regarding special customs procedures / programs that may reduce duty obligations
  • Coordinate with Group Customs leads and other internal stakeholders on any customs related topic of importance
  • Prepare assessments and reports as required by management
  • Monitor legal developments and conduct impact assessments
  • Participate in customs audits where necessary
  • Represent Continental on trade related government consultations and in industry associations in the APAC region

Qualifications

  • University degree within business / finance / informatics or an interdisciplinary education, such as international business law or business informatics.
  • You have had at least 7 years corporate experience within customs / taxes / controlling or finance or have been working for a multinational business advisory company in the area of customs for at least 5 years.
  • Experience in leading multinational expert teams both locally and remotely desired.
  • You demonstrate a high degree of social competence, including good communication skills, openness, a cooperative leadership and working style and a distinct ability to work with and lead people across cultures and countries.
  • You are a “self-starter” showing a high degree of motivation and initiative by setting your own expectations and goals.
  • You have experience with ERP systems and Global Trade Management (GTM) applications like SAP GTS, MIC Cust or similar.
  • You can proof a track record leading projects across functions.
  • Fluent English both in speaking and writing.
  • You prefer a team-oriented way of working and show high assertiveness
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