Tariff Customs Classification Team Leader Controls & Customs Integrity (fmdiv.)

Your contribution to something big: 

As Tariff / Customs Classification Team Leader you will lead a specialized team responsible for validation of their tariff classification for building a robust master data foundation for the future. This role plays a critical part in ensuring long-term compliance with international trade regulations.

Your responsibilities include:

People Leadership & Governance

• Leading coaching and developing a high-performing team focused on tariff classification controls;
• Full accountability for people leadership performance management stakeholder relationship management and project delivery;
• Fostering a collaborative inclusive and resilient team culture especially in a high-pressure environment;
• Acting as a key communication bridge between the team senior leadership governance bodies and international stakeholders.

Control & Compliance

• Reviewing historical tariff classifications to verify accuracy and compliance across Boschs global product portfolio;
• Aligning identified import declarations affected by tariff changes with the local Customs Governance;
• Aligning execution of corrections and remediation actions in coordination with local governance and operations teams;
• Sharing recalculation results and impact assessments with governance to enable coordinated communication with customs authorities;
• Ensuring remediation activities are executed accurately and completed according to the defined roadmap.

Build the Future Master Data & Process Stability

• Preparing and structuring controls to ensure high-quality tariff classification master data for the future;
• Collaborating with global Foreign Trade Customs and cross-functional teams to ensure sustainable classification processes across multiple countries;
• Supporting the design and implementation of improved controls documentation and audit-ready processes;
• Staying ahead of evolving foreign trade regulations and ensuring future-proof classification governance.

Qualifications :

What distinguishes you:

• Experience & Know-How:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in trade compliance tariff classification customs or product engineering;
  • At least 3 years of experience in team leadership people management or HR-related roles;
  • Strong understanding of HR processes (performance management coaching development conflict resolution);
  • Solid experience with remediation audits or historical data correction in a compliance context is a strong advantage;
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP GTS MIC) is a plus.
• Languages: Proficiency in English is required; German is a plus.
• Working Style & Methods:
  • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail;
  • Proven ability to manage complex long-term remediation projects;
  • Ability to build trust and credibility across cultures and seniority levels.
• Personality:
  • Empathetic resilient and inclusive leadership style;
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills;
  • Passionate about mentoring and empowering others;
  • Comfortable balancing employee well-being with strict compliance and organizational goals.

Additional Information :

What we offer you:

Challenges in an international environment career opportunities in one of the best companies in the world flexible hours medical services discounts for employees sports and health related activities canteen good access to public transports space for creativity.

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time