Director Global Customs Valuation - Luzern, Schweiz - Adidas

Adidas

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Luzern, Schweiz

vor 2 Tagen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Purpose

Manage customs valuation elements of adidas' global customs operation which supports the business goals and ensures compliance with all legal requirements for both imports and exports on a global level with a business value of EUR 22 billion+ and duty exposure exceeding EUR 1 billion.

Evaluate and support concepts for implementation of changes in the legal framework, taking into account customs and foreign trade regulations.

Provide consulting services for customs and foreign trade processes on questions relating to valuation and audits.- Key Accountabilities

Manage Customs Valuation for the company, with particular focus on the Technical Assist Charge methodology and calculation, liaising with stakeholders in Tax and Finance as appropriate.
Responsible for all customs and foreign trade audits where aITAG is involved/as agreed, defining the legal strategy, and managing associated court cases. Provide consulting services to all customs and legal functions in nonaITAG audits/disputes.
Assess risks and define and calculate cashflow, global provisions and accruals relating to customs risks (EUR 200m+ annually). Implement policies and strategies to minimize risks and exposures.
Responsible for Global Customs procurement process for consultancy and legal advice. Define the budget for Global Customs legal advice, manage the expenses and liaising with finance on all related topics including accruals.
Participate in groupwide and crossfunctional projects (TradeCo implementation, Luxury, Local Sourcing): definition of framework and guardrails, identification of risks and mitigation strategies, functional reviews.
Identify and analyse new customs regulations worldwide regarding the impact for the adidas group, inform all relevant parties about complex legal contents and regarding the impact on their business. Define the required processes, implement customs policies, develop best practices and standard operation procedures to improve the supply chain process and limit the risk of delays, customs penalties and a negative impact of customs audits globally.
Represent adidas on international Trade and Customs committees, including FESI, ICC and WCO, ensuring that the Group has advance information of developments and the opportunity to legally influence same.
Manage and develop valuation team.
Provide management/stakeholder reports as agreed/requested on legal case updates, risks and opportunities, audits update and projected risk impact (provisions and cashflow).
Key Relationships

Customs Teams

Markets
Global Sourcing
Global Finance & Controlling
Global Taxes
Global Treasury
Global Legal & Compliance
Global Government Affairs
Customs Authorities (in case of audit)
External Consultants/Advisors
Trade/Industry Associations
Knowledge, Capabilities and Skills
In depth knowledge of global customs legislation on valuation, classification and special trade programs
Strong research, writing, communication and analytical skills
Experience of reviewing customs compliance on a global basis
Very good knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes
Analytical and able to understand complex facts and correlations
Experience with negotiating with Customs authorities globally
Qualifications
10 years of relevant experience in customs operations
Specialist customs technical knowledge
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels in a crosscultural environment, both written and oral in English

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME.

WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE:
THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE:
Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.

OWNERSHIP:
Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION:
Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY:
Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY:
Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.

RESPECT:
Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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