EMEA Customs Manager

at  Tenneco

Looking for a new challenge? Then join us as an EMEA Customs Manager!
Role purpose: lead the Trade Compliance program for EMEA and provide support and guidance to Tenneco business and manufacturing locations across the region. Strive for unquestionable execution and compliance and maximize savings.

• Trade Compliance operations guidance and support to EMEA locations
• Escalation points for guidance in complex import and export matters.
• Manage customs duties and fees and maximize cash recovery / cost avoidance and deferral.
• Oversee special customs programs that deliver elevated levels of compliance and reduce duty payments.
• Support Tenneco facilities to ease imports and exports.
• Coordination of customs brokers and implement procedures to support operations (Broker Management)
• Review Vendor and Customer Selection for Sanctions (Screening)
• Free Trade Agreements/Country of Origin: Providing guidance and support to the locations, escalation point.
• Support of internal and external trade compliance and customs audits including guidance and support in preparation, documentation, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assistance with determination of import duties and import requirement analysis.
• Assistance and guidance for implementation of new legal requirements in the region, including the area of sustainability initiatives (e. g. CBAM, EUDR and others)
• Regional trade metrics: Data gathering, reporting, analysis and review for efficiency opportunities
• Develop and implement policies and procedures based on US and EU Regulations.
• Oversee internal compliance reviews and audits.
• Develop document standards, retention, and guidance.