Senior Specialist Trade Compliance Operations- at Kenvue

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Compliance local DRI for EMEA Trade Compliance Operations team (SOP deployment and controls implementation, CIA audit preparation).
• Preparation and optimization processes of customs clearance of Consumer & OTC products.
• Customs brokerage management implementation (SLA, KPI’s, contracts, invoice control).
• Overall import & export process control: document check, customs clearance monitoring, shipments tracking, communication with customs brokers and customs authorities.
• Clearing instruction filling and signing (authorized person by Kenvue with sufficient customs knowledge acknowledgement) + instructions for VOC (voucher of correction).
• Ensuring the timely process of customs clearance of goods of the company and the release for free circulation.
• Performance management in accordance with department’s KPI.
• Maintaining of department KPI Dashboard.
• Interaction with goods suppliers and forwarders in the context of shipment dates and shipping documents: control and approval.
• Maintaining a product database, necessary for customs clearance, its updating and storage.
• Recordkeeping and ensuring the safety of cargo documentation in electronic form.
• SARS and participant government authorities’ management across Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Cross-function collaboration (commercial, supply chain, finance, legal, tax, RA, etc.)
• External legal providers management upon need.
• Budget control (customs related payments and brokerage fees).
• Advising business representatives on customs clearance issues.
• Support to strategic internal projects of the company.
• Special customs procedures arrangement (for ex. Inward/outward processing, temporary import and export, via ATA carnet): understanding of requirements and possible risks, discussion with customs broker and communication to Business Units.
• Development, implementation and update of SOPs and process flows.
• Customs legislation changes monitoring.
• Identifying improvement areas in import & export processes. Specific requirements
• Acquire knowledge of the Quality Management System that have been adopted by the AMET Cluster of Marketing Companies and the relevant Quality System Procedures that are applicable to the job through inclusion of related processes and procedures in the individual training plan.
• Maintain 100 % adherence in training plan timeliness and ensure appropriate application of relevant Quality and Compliance processes and procedures to the job.
•  Report any non-compliances or deviation to the Business Quality and Compliance Head of sub-cluster in AMET.

Qualifications 

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Economics, Operations, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of proven experience in Trade Compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.
• Experience with international trade flows and import/export documentation.
• Familiarity with SARS Customs Legislation, World Customs Organization, HTS code determination, Customs valuation principles, rules of origin, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), INCOTERMS, customs brokerage activities, and special customs authorizations/licenses.
• Customer-oriented with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to drive and influence change with partners and key stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical skills for effective decision-making.
• Ability to prioritize in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Clear and concise communication skills across different organizational levels.
• Project management skills for Supply Chain design and operational projects.
• Positive team player with a mindset for continuous improvement.
• Some experience in people management is preferred.
• Dynamic and self-driven personality, willing to go the extra mile even under high workload.
• APICS certification preferred.