Expert Customs Compliance - Hybrid Option GER (m/w/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

In Global Business Services, we support BASF's divisions with a cross-functional network and offer modern solutions tailored to the needs of the business. As a specialized service unit we ensure a high level of customer orientation and we design our services to be cooperative, efficient and future-oriented.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In our Customs EMEA unit, you build up knowledge and analyse new laws, regulations and agreements for your respective region.

• You increase transparency on new laws, regulations, and customs agreements as well as initiate and define regional binding GB Guidelines to ensure adherence to customs requirements and legislation.
• You proactively engage with Customs Communities of Practice to ensure globally defined processes are followed.
• Moreover you conduct regional knowledge transfer to Customs Communities of Practice.
• You perform initial risk assessments based on the globally aligned structure and follow up yearly within the BASF Customs Internal Control System.
• In addition, you closely align activities with the Process Design Team to implement necessary changes in the process landscape.
• You collaborate with the Customs Audit & Legal Advisory Team to ensure compliance and reporting to BASF Corporate Center and local customs authorities.
• You proactively monitor court decisions, translate them into BASF business needs, and act as a project coordinator for customs-related initiatives.
• Lastly, you analyze internal and external customs data, present it in a visual, standardized format, and provide training to Customs Custodians in the EMEA region.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• bachelor degree in Foreign Trade, Commercial or Logistics studies
• several years of professional experience in Customs and Trade or Supply Chain Operations and good knowledge of import/export processes
• effective communication in German and English as well as presentation and consulting skills
• assertiveness and a drive to achieve joint success and fulfil the needs of service recipients
• ideally knowledge of Power BI
• knowledge of SAP GTS, SAP R/3 & S4 HANA is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Gross annual salary (full-time): 65.000 € - 69.000 €, depending on qualifications and professional experience. In addition, you can expect a bonus of 18% of your gross annual salary, depending on the success of the company and individual performance
• 30 days of paid vacation, special leave and sabbatical options
• Flexible working hours so that you can organize your working and private life according to your needs
• Modern sustainable office building in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg with flexible working options, rooftop terrace and cafeteria for innovative and team-focused collaboration
• Team and company events in which we celebrate our achievements and live up our team spirit
• Location-independent work models with defined days of presence in Berlin and place of residence in Germany
• Subsidy for public transport, personal employee benefit card and other discounts
• Work mobile from other EU countries for up to six weeks

HOW TO REACH US

• Maximilian Mette (Talent Acquisition), maximilian.mette@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005 56084 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. Your are welcome to book an online appointment.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here and in our Q&A video

ABOUT US

As an international service hub, the BASF Services Europe GmbH bundles a wide range of services for the BASF Group throughout Europe. In the heart of Berlin, we combine expertise in the areas of finance, HR, supply chain, procurement, product safety and IT. We focus on digital and customer-focused solutions, to create services for future. Learn more about us and our career opportunities at basf.com/servicehub-berlin.

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