Santa Cruz Bicycles and Cervélo Cycles / Pon.Bike Performance GmbH: EMEA Customs Specialist (m/f/d) (Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, DE)

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We are looking for an enthusiastic EMEA Customs Specialist (m/f/d) at our European headquarter in Mainz-Mombach, Germany. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team in a fast-paced and high-growth business.

As EMEA Customs Specialist you will report directly to the Operations Director EMEA and work closely together with various internal and external interfaces. This offers a great opportunity to work cross-functional and gain valuable insight and a network across the whole company.

You will be responsible for outbound and inbound customs processes and the key person who drives and supports various activities to ensure a state of the customs process.

We are looking for somebody with experience with international customs, preferably within the outdoor industry, who has a passion for bikes and helping people.

Duties and responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• The Customs Specialist will be responsible for all import and export customs processes and is the key person who drives and supports various activities to ensure a state-of-the-art customs process
• Ensure a robust and legally compliant outbound and inbound customs process in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders including authorities (AEO licenses, assembly licenses EU Commission)
• The application and monitoring of customs licenses
• Contact person for future customs audits and all relevant audits concerning
• Supervision of tariff classification and classification of goods and technologies and maintaining this data in the ERP system
• Coordination and monitoring of export control issues (embargo provisions, lists of goods, personnel control, processing of hit lists from sanctions list screening, use control, etc.)
• Compilation of various customs statistics for external stakeholders including authorities
• Drive problem solving concerning overarching customs and foreign trade issues and provide sustainable solutions
• Set up all systems and processes to optimize customs and import duties, reduce risks associated with customs matters considering local specifics
• Build a strong relationship and close collaboration with customs authorities and internal stakeholders
• Support Logistics Outbound activities including dispatch and transport
• Conduct customs trainings and promotion across the company, if necessary

Competencies and Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of customs experience specific to processes and regulations, preferably in the bike or outdoor industry
• Successfully completed degree in business administration, logistics or a similar field of study or education
• Profound knowledge in Logistics and supply chain
• Strong operational and technical skills in the field of Customs
• Thorough knowledge of origin and value provisions, customs laws and regulations, and other export documents both internationally and nationally
• Proven experience in drafting electronic transport declarations and declarations for importing and exporting (including experience with preferential arrangements)
• Attention to detail, including the ability to predict and circumvent issues before they occur and taking the proper corrective action
• Willingness to take ownership and to transfer improvement ideas into reality
• Team player with analytic problem-solving skills and a high customer focus
• Proficient in German and English verbally and in writing
• Expert in professionally communicating clearly and concisely with 3rd party logistics partner and internal departments
• Ability to self-manage time and prioritize tasks successfully
• Experience creating professional relationships and providing excellent customer service to clients
• Ability to give presentations / updates on the outbound logistics processes and issues
• Ability to work professionally with coworkers in a collaborative and open environment
• Ability to proactive problem solve and suggest recommendations for improvement

What we offer you:

• A great team
• We remunerate you in line with the market
• You are part of a growing industry
• Opportunity to work in a relaxed environment and are surrounded by passionate cyclists

Please apply with your cover letter and resume in English.

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