Customs Manager - Logistics, EMEA

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At Getinge, we are passionate about making a difference. Join our diverse teams and pursue a career that supports both your personal and professional growth. We provide innovative products and solutions to hospitals and life science institution, aiming to improve clinical outcomes and optimize workflows. Every day, we work together to save more lives and create a positive impact. We are Team players, Game changers and Forward thinkers, united by a shared vision of ensuring access to the best possible care for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo, unleash your potential and contribute to a better future, join us at Getinge and make your mark.

We are seeking a Customer Manager for the Logistics EMEA region. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with global trade regulations related to imports and exports at Getinge Logistics AB. You will establish and maintain effective routines to collaborate with product responsibility teams, ensuring the accuracy of customs related master data and driving improvements in data quality. 

About this opportunity

Customs Manager is a new role in the logistics team for the EMEA region and the purpose of the role is to increase our knowledge and capabilities in all stages of the customs procedure. Initially the focus will be to establish new routines, improve existing routines and data quality in this area. Next focus is to explore insourcing of customs activities and to establish a team to manage these activities. The Customs Manager role will report to the Senior Director Logistics, EMEA and be a part of the logistics management team for the EMEA region.

The position can be located in one of our offices in Getinge, Malmö or Gothenburg in Sweden or in our office in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. It will require some business trips both domestically and abroad.  As Customer Manager Logistics, you will have the opportunity to work remotely 1-2 days a week, providing you with both flexibility and a modern and adaptable approach to work-life balance. 

What you will do

• Actively work with the product owners to improve the quality of harmonized tariff codes and country of origin data in SAP.
• In collaboration with product owners establish and maintain routines for Long Term Supplier declarations.
• Manage, direct, and evaluate performance of customs brokers.
• Develop guidance and training around global trade.
• Keep current on regulations and changes related to global trade and take the necessary actions to address any changes of these that have an impact.
• Responsible to manage external audits from customs authority.
• Perform audits on import and export entries, make corrections when needed and archive results.

In the next phase, after insourcing of customs activities, the role will expand and include people management and responsibilities below:

• Responsible for development, engagement, and wellbeing of you team members.
• Responsible for scheduling and prioritize tasks in the team including overall resource planning.
• Responsible for annual performance review with the team members.
• Following up with team on action plans, improvement activities and individual targets.
• Drive development of the organization, people and processes of all areas needed to ensure efficient and resilient operations.

You will bring

• Bachelor or Master degree in the area of Logistics/Supply Chain Management/International Business Administration or similar and a few years’ experience from similar tasks in in equally complex environment
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in dealing with HS classifications, duties and tax regimes.
• Experience and knowledge in export control.
• Knowledge and user experience in SAP GTS is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong command of written and fluently spoken English.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and utilization of problem solving is required.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

As a person, you are self-motivated with a strong drive to improve processes and to achieve results. We are seeking an individual with a structured and analytical mindset, capable of maintaining a holistic view of both business and supply chain processes. You possess an open-minded and cooperative approach, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional international support. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders globally is one of your key strengths. Additionally, you excel in planning, prioritizing, and coordinating multiple ongoing issues and challenges. We also value your dynamic and adaptable nature, as you thrive in a developing organizational environment.

Why join Getinge

Getinge offers a job in a safe and informal work environment, where we appreciate close team collaboration. We keep an open dialogue between leaders and employees, as well as between teams. We are focused on developing our people, and together we will create a plan for learning and competence development when you start your career with us.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including wellness allowances, generous family benefits and joint company activities. Everything to ensure we support your well-being and professional goals.

Application

Applications will be reviewed continually, so we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 2024-10-31. We kindly ask you to submit your application in our recruitment system by clicking “apply now” button. Due to GDPR regulations we do not accept applications via e-mail. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Hiring Manager Tomas Thorén at tomas.thoren@getinge.com.

We look forward to receiving your application and hope you will join us on our journey to become the world’s most desired MedTech company.

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.