Company information
Canon is the worlds best imaging company and a leading global brand driven to enrich peoples lives and businesses with innovative products and smart digital solutions. We are an international company that values diversity & inclusion by being respectful seeing the world as others do and transforming it for the better. We strive to create a diverse and empowered workforce that reflects all the communities we serve.
Role & Department
Canon EMEA is looking for an EMEA Logistics Trade Legal Manager in the Business Operations / EMEA Logistics this role you will be responsible for EMEA Security Trade Compliance & Customs control by means of Security Trade Control (STC) and Customs knowledge and Skills. You will protect and contribute to the business support operations and projects under business operations and develop the team and its members to pursue sustainable abilities.
What we give
With Canon youll get the support and encouragement you need to grow from people who share your ambition. Well invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. Youll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.
Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.
As an EMEA Logistics Trade Legal Manager you will be responsible for:
STCC Strategical Trade Compliance & Customs
- Lead process improvement within EMEA Organization and make sure that our STC performance or way of performing is in line with Canon Europa N.V. Business ops (Inbound/Outbound/Warehouse Operation/Inventory Management/Project Management) Annual goal Canon Inc (Canon Group HQ in Japan) Expectations.
- Together with Team member Across NSO (National Sales Organization) & RSO(Regional Sales Organization) organize well communication to be able to perform well STC control with continuous improvement. Make sure the direction and vision are clear to the NSO & RSO.
Custom law control /Duty cost control
- HS Classification - Correct Item classification drives directly Canons Group profit which means that applies the correct duty rates and make sure the influences on cost of sales in saving the cost Incorrect item classification could have legal consequence.
- Duty Cost Control - The target and goal are to ensure the well control of Duty payment from a variety of perspectives and knowledge i.e. EPA item Item Set up getting the alignment with internal BI team MDM team and external 3PL.
- Pursuit Saving the Cost - Lead the opportunity to study on utilize more items under JP-EU EPA to save the duty. Aligning with Specialist the objective is to execute the initiatives to save more import duties or find and install to minimize the waste of payment not only for duties but also any fines to keep the position of AEO.
Item Set up HS Classification of Canon Products
- Monitoring if Co-Ordinator and Specialist classify appropriate HS code and give them proper advice timely and quickly by using more experiences and insights.
- Aligning with Specialist NSO/RSO and Canon Inc Logistics Trade legal department maintain good record keeping how and why we classify the HS code. This would be also preparation for potential audits.
Company Project & Department Initiatives Involvement
- During involvement and contribution on company projects & Department Initiatives: key is to have good alignment with the respective team for trade legal requirement and in correspondence with project plans and project schedules and avoid possible delays.
- Proactively collect the information what kind of company project will be related to our department task and react properly and timely to guide the project works well as STC and Customs professionals.
- Having long term provision and acting as subject matter expert to give clear guideline to team a guide the project considering how the operation will be sustainable after project was installed.
Process Installation & Stabilization
- Design the process to minimize the workload by using automation new tool or etc.
- Develop Information Shelf to be able to keep and upgrade our knowledge continuously.
- Organize Continuous way of Supporting the operations as the customs and STC professionals.
- Keeping helicopter view & study New Regulation and introduce how to install it into internal department to work well.
Lead the Team & Develop the members
- Lead and organize better team to be able to develop heading for right way.
- Install process to work this mechanism continuously. Between Logistics Legal manager Specialist and Co-Ordinator make a good bridge and perform proper role to communicate well each other and develop our nice team.
What we ask
For this role you will have:
- A University/bachelor level education
- A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in a relevant field
- Fluency in Dutch and English (written & spoken)
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Orion)
- High level of Excel knowledge
- Experience in process design and modeling
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Training skills (sharing & experience)
- A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
You will need
We are looking for a team player who can effectively communicate with others as well as working individually. You should be able to show the ability to work efficiently under pressure have strong organizational skills and can bring an excellent combination of flexibility and accuracy. You are also customer focused applying high standards of accuracy and drive for results.
Further Information
In addition to a competitive salary you will be eligible for the following benefits in this role:
- Performance-based bonus of 125%
- 31 days holiday per year
- Pension plan
- Bicycle plan
- Full coverage of your public transport costs and partially car costs
Canon champions hybrid working with and a flexible working policy. You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities! Lastly youll find that Canon encourages continuous Learning and Development with a wide range of resources and support available on demand.
Does this seem like a great fit for your career expectations Were excited to hear from you! Even if you dont meet all the qualifications we still encourage you to apply.
Job family: Operations - Quality Assurance and Business Improvement
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