Job Summary

We are creating a new organization with the aim to put a well-defined and standardized global Customs & Import operating model in place across all relevant dimensions, from compliance, customer service, operational efficiency to leveraging free-trade agreements and customs costs. We are now looking for a professional Customs Expert who will perform execution of continuous improvement for
all processes associated with import /export and ensure end-to-end daily activities defined into Customs RACI and compliance with country rules and regulations. You will work directly with regional and local teams with operational/tactical customs activities (import and export flow) and provide stakeholders with customs and trade solutions.

The location for this position is Izmir, Turkiye and this is a permanent position.

What you will do

As Customs Expert, you will:

• Drive operational performance of import, export and transit activities
• Point of contact for internal/external parties to ensure compliance, answer queries and providing support in cross-border activities.
• Ensure end-to-end daily activities defined into Customs RACI and compliance with country rules and regulations
• Execution of continuous improvement for all processes associated with import /export and maintain control of all related and documented SOPs and working instructions
• Continuously monitor relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with partners to create visibility and to track their performance
• Streamline customs operations processes where possible aligned with local businesses needs
• Proactively avoid or mitigate any potential business continuity or economic risk related to Tetra Pak operational structure and its customs transactions, by leading self-assessments and audits, quantifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure the correct Tariff classification of goods imported and exported, maintain an updated catalogue ofmaterials, with its corresponding technical sheets, pictures and specifications required to support the Tariff classification.

We believe you have

• A bachelor’s degree in international Trade or similar field
• 3-5 years of experience from working with Customs
• Experience in Customs Software or SAP is a plus
• Domain in the office package, mainly Excel
• Strong stakeholders’ management skills
• Strong collaboration and conflict management skills
• An innovation mindset and a drive to find solutions and opportunities
• Fluent in English is a must