Belgium Customs Responsible (m/f/x)

Belgium Customs Responsible

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Do you have the ability to navigate and influence within a multinational organization. Are you a talented team player? Then you might just be the perfect Customs Responsible for us!

What will your new challenge look like?

• You will play a vital role in ensuring customs and trade compliance for Siemens companies operating in countries and aligning with legal entities at the country level.
• You will serve as the point of contact for customs matters and collaborates with local internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective customs management.
  Additionally, the Country Customs Responsible governs and ensures the implementation of Customs policies, guidelines, processes and, where applicable, authorizations within the dedicated organization, optimizing processes in compliance with local customs laws.
• You will report to the country Head of Tax & Customs as country manager, and to the Head of Lead Country Bundle France as functional manager. She/he will coordinate Customs topics with the support of local associates in Luxemburg, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

What are your responsibilities?

• Ensure implementation, execution and maintenance of a local customs governance strategy and trade compliance legal monitoring.
• Perform internal and external Customs reporting (Intrastat, CBAM,…).
• Ensure adherence to the Corporate Customs Strategy, Principles & Organization, as defined in the Siemens Internal Control Program (Global ICP CUS), including:

• Customs Responsibilities, Organization & Roles
• Mergers & Acquisitions / ICP Implementation Roadmap / Carve Out
• Training and competence management
• Customs Landscape & Optimization Process
• IT Policy & Solutions
• Customs Audits
• Risk Management & Internal Monitoring
• Communication in Customs Matters
• Customs Security Programs

• Deploy a local customs strategy that is consistent with the Global ICP CUS Customs Regulations & Guidelines, as well as the Global customs strategy, and addresses key topics such as the following to ensure compliance with the established global framework:

• Nomenclature & Classification of Goods
• Customs Valuation
• Origin
• Customs Clearance Process
• Broker Management
• Customs IT solutions

• Actively participate as a dynamic member of the Global Customs Community, engaging in Country Exchange Sessions, Regional Customs Boards, and Global Collaboration Calls.
• Provide valuable insight and expertise, as a customs subject matter expert, in discussions and interactions organized by the International Customs Advisory & Countries function at HQ.
• Collaborate with legal entities to enhance customs compliance practices at the country level.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for streamlined customs management.
• Serve as the primary customs contact, ensuring strict adherence to local regulations.

What are your skills?

• A 5-year experience on the trade compliance/customs field is required, or on similar roles related to the international flow of goods
• Expertise regarding customs regulations and trade compliance.
• Language requirements (both written and oral): Dutch or French fluent (with a good knowledge of the other language) and English

Hi Team Player!

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to navigate and influence within a multinational organization

Additional Considerations:

• IT office skills
• Synthesis and analysis skills
• Pedagogy and ability to simplify
• Interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of Customs Law (Union Customs Code, Belgium Customs Codes)
• General knowledge of international trade
• General knowledge of finance and accounting
• SAP is a plus (Modules MM, SD, FI, GTS)
• Ability to communicate with key internal and external stakeholders
• Method, organization, and rigor

What will you find in your next station

A growth-mindset

• You will join an environment that cares about you.
• You get the chance to develop yourself in an international environment.
• We offer varied work and intensive training to further develop your career.
• You will receive permanent coaching and guidance from a mentor during your career.

A caring culture

• At least 31 days of annual leave.
• Flexible working conditions: 2 to 3 days a week working from home.
• Company car with European energy card (we have a green fleet).
• Benefits@work: online store with additional benefits for Siemens employees. 
• Training program customized to your personal career needs.  
• A competitive base pay, in line with the general Belgian labor market. 
• A financial care program including a pension plan, death & invalids’ coverage, and an extended medical insurance: hospitalization, ambulant costs (dental & optical cost),
• An employee assistance program, focused on mental and physical well-being. 
• And so much more!

Feeling a match? Just apply!