JOB OBJECTIVES

The Customs Manager will provide direction and lead our Asian & Middle Eastern Customs practice to ensure compliance with all Asian and the Middle Eastern customs regulations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of international trade compliance experience.
• Robust customs compliance knowledge
• Experience in operational systems such as SAP, customs clearance within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Asian governmental regulations pertaining to customs clearance & logistics
• Knowledge of the Middle Eastern customs regulations is preferred

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee robust Compliance Programs & Methods frameworks to ensure we meet all customs regulations
• Lead improvement initiatives to optimize our customs processes and systems for greater efficiency
• Defines regulatory requirements and monitor broker compliance while Operations ensure our customs brokers consistently adhere to them and Satair’s high standards
• Provide direction cross functionally, including our supply chain colleagues, to ensure our company’s compliance with customs regulations and training requirements
• Lead the implementation of the central team’s import export customs compliance program
• Ensure correct import/export customs classifications & record-keep, & regular trainings on customs topics to ensure continued compliance with customs regulations and company compliance programs
• Implement an effective entry review and post audit program
• Identify early warning alerts and mitigate trade compliance and financial risks and lead and work closely with other stakeholders on customs compliance related topics
• Drive proactive planning on all custom compliance activities & integrate with logistics & operations
• Support and ensure completions of investigating compliance problems, questions or complaints
• Serve as a regional focal point to implement and ensure continuous alignment of customs policies & related workflows, directives, guidelines and requirements consistent with those in the customs teams in Europe and America, and those issued by the Corporate office

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep proper records
• Flexible to rotate so that the department is always manned within the company’s opening hours
• Develop business workflows to optimal efficiencies
• Carry out any other duties as and when required by the HO Finance Asia