Trade & Customs Associate

WHAT YOULL DO 

As Trade & Customs Associate youll play a key role in ensuring smooth and compliant international trade operations. Youll manage documentation support customs clearance and help maintain regulatory compliance across all movements of goods. Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Reviewing and approving transport and trade invoices. 

• Supporting customs filings and documentation including declarations bills of lading and invoices for both commercial and non-commercial goods. 

• Preparing and submitting customs declarations (if filings are handled in-house). 

• Monitoring inbound shipments and coordinating with warehouse teams to ensure timely customs clearance. 

• Maintaining and updating local SOPs related to customs processes. 

• Coordinating with customs brokers and transport providers to resolve clearance delays and ensure compliance. 

• Assisting with routine trade operations and documentation retention to support internal and external audits. 

• Preparing documentation for customs audits upon request from the H&M regional trade & customs operations team or authorities. 

WHO YOULL WORK WITH 

Youll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders across the business to ensure seamless trade operations. Your main collaboration partners will be: 

• Regional Trade & Customs Operations Team 

• Transport Service Providers 

• Customs Brokers 

• DC Teams 

• Finance Team  

• IT/System Support Teams  

Qualifications :

WHO YOU ARE 

We are looking for people with 

• Awareness of international trade and customs laws (preferred but not mandatory) 

• Experience in operational customs and logistics 

• Proficiency in trade management systems and documentation tools 

• Strong organisational skills to manage shipment documentation effectively 

• A keen eye for detail to ensure compliance with trade and legal regulations 

And people who are 

• Collaborative team players who work well with internal teams customs authorities and transport providers 

• Problem-solvers who can address operational challenges efficiently 

• Proactive and reliable with a structured approach to daily tasks 

• Clear communicators who can support training and process updates across teams 

WHO WE ARE 

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design affordable prices and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. 

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together we want to use our power our scale and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.  

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE 
At H&M Group we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.  

• Employee discount card usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and online  

• Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP) 

JOIN US 

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things our inclusive and collaborative culture our strong values and opportunities for growth. But most of all its our people who make us who we are. 

This is a full-time role with a local contract. The Trade & Customs Associate is reporting to the Trade & Customs Team Leader. Sounds interesting Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies we only accept applications through the career page.  

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. 

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair equitable and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application. 

Additional Information :

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time