Job Opportunities Customs Classification Specialist

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Custom Classification Specialist- Your future position

Location: Open to be based in Mumbai or Bangalore

Overall objective: As a member of the Customs Classification team the primary objectives of the Customs Classification Specialist include:

• Oversee and ensure daily management of classifications using the WCO Harmonized Commodity for ingredients raw materials compounds manufacturing products and samples.
• Support and proactively advise business on the management of customs classification issues
• Maintenance and integrity of the Group Customs classification management systems and data
• Monitoring of customs ruling and WCO Harmonized Commodity description and coding system Schedule
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio in order to proactively identify any issues
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio before being integrated in the company management systems

Main responsibilities:

• Daily management of classifications for ingredients raw materials compounds manufacturing products and samples
• Determine and assign the international and local customs classification of products based on the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized coding Schedule
• Maintain and update the international and national classification codes upon revision of the customs tariff nomenclature
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio
• Respond to inquiries regarding HS classification to ensure timely clearance
• Support the Head of Customs Classification in the definition maintenance and documentation of HS determination criteria
• Support the Head of Customs Classification to ensure integrity and accuracy of HS and national codes
• Provide overview of the risks issues and disputes associated with HS classification and their corresponding impact to business to the management on a regular basis
• Work together with the Global classification team in order to harmonize the understanding on how to classify the families of products

You

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in chemistry or similar background such as food engineering chemical engineering would be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of customs and import / export regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• SAP and SAP-GTS experience a plus.
• Microsoft tools (Excel Powerpoint).
• Possess 5 years of experience and above in the relevant field.
• Possess experience working in Flavor Fragrance Food Chemical or related industry (Customs authorities Customs brokers and Consulting companies).
• Ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a multi-dimensional multi-national environment.
• Open to be based in Mumbai or Bangalore office.

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Every essence of you enriches our world.
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