As a, you will be responsible to provide strategic and tactical support in developing, enabling, and managing international supply chains. Develop metrics containing international supply chain, non-freight landed costs such as import duties and taxes, customs brokerage fees, and customs clearance fees. Develop and implement strategies to reduce import expenses through leverage of international trade programs and customs regulations. Audit import and export documentation and electronic filings to ensure compliance to trade regulations and policies.
You will:
A good Import and Export professional with minimum 5+ years of experience in the related field having worked preferably for a multinational company, in trade compliance function.
- Acts as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for complex trade compliance matters in the Philippines.
- Handles escalations with local customs authorities.
- Collaborates with customs brokers, ensuring compliance with Import/Export laws and regulations.
- Independently develops import expense reduction strategies.
- Conducts audits of import and export documentation.
- Provides communication and training on trade compliance to internal teams.
- Manages customs brokers and post-entry audits.
- Tracks trade KPIs and leads projects to enhance systems and processes
Essential Requirements
- Typically requires 5+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3+ years with a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of compliance regulations & updated Import and Export policy knowledge, understanding of international business complexities, ability to interpret compliance guidelines.
- Familiarity with customs clearance processes, classification, and valuation.
- Knowledge of special customs regions and related documentation/reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated skills in resolving complex compliance/business issues.
- Analytical and detail-oriented.
- Strong project management and computer skills (especially Microsoft Office).
- Fluent in English; additional fluency in local non-English languages preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable team player.
Desirable Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related majors, Law, International Trade, Logistics, Business Administrative are preferred
- Advanced degree is preferred (MBA, Law, International Trade, Logistics, etc.)