Customs Manager MFX

The Customs and Trade Compliance Manager will operate customs management and trade compliance for the EMEA region for B2C business and global operations ex Wattens. This role ensures Swarovski global standard procedures are fulfilled and is responsible for collecting assessing and implementing customs requirements monitoring trade compliance and coordinating improvement measures in line with Customs regulations FTAs and authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design document and implement compliant optimized customs processes across all product groups and businesses for RDC EMEA (B2C) and GDC Wattens (B2B Clients Production Network).
• Participate in defining a global customs & trade compliance framework and own its regional implementation including tariff classifications export control GTS and COO maintenance for B2C and B2B products.
• Identify opportunities to apply new FTAs in the EMEA region and coordinate with external logistics partners and internal Swarovski teams to ensure compliant application (EURs Authorized Exporter REX etc..
• Actively engage with regional Sales Organizations to ensure optimized and compliant customs setup including documentation and monitoring of brokers performance.
• Monitor performance indicators report monthly to internal stakeholders and external thirdparty providers and support quarterly business reviews.
• Ensure audit readiness through riskbased routine surveillance of trade activities and documented selfauditing/testing methods to meet compliance requirements and mitigate risks.
• Support regional Sales Organizations in implementing compliant customs processes and monitor brokers performance.
• Establish legal information and specifications regarding product labeling (label requirements and hallmarking) in the RDC EMEA process.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep expertise in global customs regulations import/export compliance tariff classification preferential origin and customs valuation.
• Strong working knowledge of EU and international trade laws FTAs and customs programs
• Advanced knowledge in SAP GTS and SAP SD modules including export control functionalities and trade compliance reporting.
• Solid project management skills with a proven ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives in complex multicountry environments.
• Excellent analytical and auditing capabilities with experience developing and executing selfaudit programs.
• High attention to detail and structured working style with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills able to partner with internal business units brokers and external authorities.
• Fluent in English additional languages are a plus.

Education & Experience:

• University degree in Supply Chain Management International Trade Law or a related field.
• Customs and/or Trade Compliance certifications (e.g. AEO customs broker license WCO or ICCrelated training) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in customs and trade compliance roles within multinational organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in designing implementing and monitoring customs processes and compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience engaging with customs authorities and managing relationships with external brokers and logistics partners.
• Background in managing regulatory labeling requirements and customs documentation standards across product categories.

Benefits:

• 25 holiday days 20 legal 5 days : offered after 1 full year of working at Swarovski) Public Holidays
• Reimbursement sport contribution maximum 15grossper month
• Personnel purchase discount of 30 with a maximum retail value of 4.000per year subject to Belgian tax legislation
• Jubilee policy
• Laptop iPhone
• Credit Card to be used for work travel related payments

• Meal Allowance 8 euros /day
• 13th Month

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates crystalbased products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895 the company designs manufactures and sells the worlds finest crystals gemstones Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia as well as jewelry accessories crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2400 stores and 6700 points of sale in more than 150 countries employing over 18000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives) Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. Responsible management of people and the planet is part of Swarovskis heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures that span the entire supply chain with a special focus on circular innovation diversity inclusion and selfexpression as well as the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation which supports charitable organizations that have a positive impact on the environment and society.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We empower our employees to celebrate individuality and are proud to create a workplace where people feel included respected valued connected and hearda place where everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including decisions about hiring promotion discipline or discharge are based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected by law in the countries where we operate.