International Trade & Customs Compliance Senior Expert

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Your Role: International Trade & Customs Compliance Senior Expert

As the International Trade & Customs Compliance Senior Expert, you will be part of the Supply Chain team to deliver compliant and optimized customs operations. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing trade compliance programs, overseeing audits, and acting as the main liaison for customs authorities and brokers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Elanco's import and export customs operations, resolving trade compliance issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customs-related inquiries from internal stakeholders, customs brokers, and local Customs Authorities.
• Develop, enforce, and monitor policies and procedures related to trade compliance, including pre-entry and post-entry audits and risk evaluations.
• Perform Harmonized Tariff classification, confirm country of origin, manage preferential origin determination, and ensure correct valuation of goods.
• Review and approve supply chain changes and product launches from a customs perspective while identifying continuous improvement and duty savings initiatives.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level of experience
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in direct international trade and customs compliance
• Deep knowledge of customs regulations (incoterms, rules of origin, tariff classification, valuation) and proficiency in SAP and Global Trade Services (GTS) systems
• Fluent English

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience and knowledge of export control regulations, denied/restricted party, and sanctions screening
• Possession of a Customs Brokerage License
• Proficiency in the German language
• Demonstrated multi-functional project management skills across Finance, Quality, IT, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
• Proven ability to manage effectively in a crisis and deal with ambiguity

Additional Information: 

Travel: 10% annually

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