Job Description
The primary objective of this role is to oversee customs operations across the globe, ensuring seamless compliance with relevant regulations. This involves collaborating with various teams to streamline processes and procedures, identifying best practices, and implementing them as necessary.
Main Responsibilities
* Liaise with global markets to establish effective customs controls and procedures.
* Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive customs compliance program, reviewing and communicating procedures to all stakeholders.
* Maintain the broker selection policy and customs procedures guidance manual, ensuring consistency across markets.
* Support markets in managing AEO/Trusted Trade applications and authorizations.
* Analyze new customs regulations worldwide, informing relevant parties about their impact on business operations.
* Facilitate quarterly meetings with market customs managers to ensure alignment and address any issues.
* Educate other teams on customs compliance considerations, including Global Taxes, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain Management.
* Support the identification and resolution of delays in goods availability caused by customs, managing communication within the business.
* Collaborate with the Senior Director Global Customs Operations to develop and implement global and regional customs initiatives.
Key Relationships
* Market Customs teams
* Supply Chain Management teams
* Group Finance
* Global Tax
* Global Legal
* adidas Sourcing Limited
* Global IT
Requirements
* In-depth knowledge of customs legislation
* Experience in conducting operational reviews
* Ability to manage and develop staff
* Strong research and writing, communication, and analytical skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a cross-cultural environment
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
Qualifications
* University-level education or equivalent experience
* At least 5 years of working experience in supply chain management/customs business
* Fluency in English, written and spoken