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Customs Manager m/f/d

Location: Stary Gostków or Warsaw

Position:

• Lead the customs governance function in Poland and implement the Customs strategy in line with company policies and procedures
• Oversee customs compliance and ensure ongoing adherence to local customs regulations, company procedures and internal controls
• Provide internal customs advice and maintain customs and excise procedures, compliance controls and the indirect tax manual
• Manage customs and excise authorisations, including AEO, customs warehousing, inward processing relief and other relevant authorisations
• Coordinate customs audits and act as the primary contact for local customs authorities; represent the company on customs matters before national authorities
• Manage customs risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures, including timely and accurate quarterly and annual provision calculations and reporting packages for headquarters
• Proactively monitor local and EU customs and excise developments, assess their impact on the business and support other departments with customs and excise matters
• Manage and instruct external service providers and tax advisers to ensure that customs clearances, compliance and consulting activities are completed correctly
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve customs and excise processes and procedures, and ensure that the necessary customs rulings are in place
• Manage various customs-related tasks and projects as they arise or as requested by the manager / global functions

Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent, plus local tax accreditation, a master’s degree in customs or another customs-related qualification
• Minimum seven years of experience in a similar role within a multinational FMCG organization or an advisory firm
• In-depth knowledge of local customs regulations and excise legislation
• Fluency in English and Polish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in financial applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and SAP, would be an advantage
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice and translate regulatory requirements into effective business processes and controls
• Strong ownership, decision-making and problem-solving skills, with a focus on simplification, timely delivery and accountability
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder-management skills, with a one-team mindset and the ability to manage external advisers and relationships with authorities

What to expect:

• Flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and excellent benefits

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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