Customs & Trade Manager (m/f/d) 80-100%

Location: Ebikon, Lucerne, Switzerland Job ID: 84130 We Elevate... You Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving. Since 1874 Schindler has been a Citymaker with proud reputation for elevating not only buildings, but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success. Schindler is one of the world's leading suppliers of elevators, escalators and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain and modernize the mobility systems that keep the world's urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward-looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields. Customs & Trade Manager (m/f/d) 80-100% As part of the Schindler Group, Schindler Supply Chain Europe is the core player of the Supply Chain organization. With a sales volume of more than 40,000 units delivered to European and non-EU countries, Supply Chain Europe is organized into 3 production sites plus central function departments and employs around 1,000 employees throughout Europe. In such a challenging and complex context, the Customs and Trade Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper execution of customs and trade related activities of the organization in the most effective manner, optimizing costs and aligning with legal requirements, and in close collaboration with the Head of Customs, Import and Export Compliance. We Elevate... Your Responsibilities Customs Governance: Separation of Customs Rules and Governance from Customs Operations. Provide the strategy framework, vision and direction to the operations, to ensure a compliant application of customs law and any regulation applying to export transactions, following the guidance provided by the Global Head of Customs, Import and Export Compliance. Provide operational support and best-in-class practices to Supply Chain Europe in terms of Customs, HS Classification, Customs Valuation, Origin calculation, Logistics processes (import/export) and Export controls / Trade Sanctions. Be the supportive partner for Logistics and Business partners in order handling on Customs procedures, Preferential calculations, HS codes, and Dual-Use. Perform continuous improvement and utilization of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and identification of new saving opportunities, also through other customs simplification schemes. Ensure master data maintenance: supplier and material Origin, material HS code, in collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement and Customer Service. Lead and coordinate the application of legal procedures in Export Controls and Trade Sanctions. Review and develop enhancements to the Organization’s existing Trade Compliance program. Optimize our operational setup in collaboration with the Fulfilment team, in terms of process, structure and methods to ensure a correct and cost effective inbound / outbound flow. Perform preliminary origin assessment (REP’s) and Economic analysis for new product or specific business cases, as well as audit trade compliance aspects. Drive improvements in SAP GTS. We Elevate... Your Best Self 7 years of relevant work experience in the field of Customs and Trade. Extensive knowledge of EU, Swiss and International Customs laws and regulations. Solid knowledge of Tariff (HS) Classification, Free Trade Agreements, Customs Valuations, Export Controls and Trade Sanctions, Import and Export Customs Procedures and Simplification Schemes, and the application in Practice of those topics. We wish us a hands‑on attitude and a strong background in operative execution together with technical knowledge. Fluent English, any other language a plus. Working knowledge of SAP and ERP global trade automation solutions. We Elevate... You We will offer you a position in a future‑oriented industry with a diverse product range, as well as attractive and performance‑related compensation. Development opportunities: You will start with a job‑specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs. Work‑life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours. Health: Your health is important to us. You will benefit from a variety of health programs, including discount with fitness centres and in‑house sporting events. Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts. Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity. Can You Elevate Us? Be part of a highly driven organization where high performance connects people and is a vital part of achieving strong business results. Please send us your complete application documents (CV, Reference Letters and University Diplomas). www.schindler.com At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health or disability. Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr