Europe Customs Method & Projects Specialist

Europe Customs method & projects

Location: Schneider Electric Budapest

MISSION

To represent Schneider Electric as a liaison between authorities, stakeholders, rules & regulations and local customs operations. Additionally, leverage project management to enhance customs operational excellence, compliance and efficiency thus improving overall performance in customs operations

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

OPERATIONS

• Review practices and support operations by advising and provide guidance as per SE customs strategy
• Optimizing customs operational procedures and data compliance
• Monitor the customs performance
• Conduct internal investigations and customs audits
• Identify potential risks based on multiple inputs (data-driven, changed customs regulations, etc.)
• Manage and support application of environment regulations (CBAM, Plastic Taxe and Deforrestation)
• Organize customs trainings

PROJECTS

• Manage and support customs projects in compliance with regulations and SE recommendations.
• Contribute to the flow change and footprint optimisation decisional process, by providing expertise and visibility on customs opportunities (FTA, bonded warehouse, ...) and risks
• Maintain regulatory knowledge and identify the changes to be implemented

KEY INTERFACES

• C&TC, Export control departments
• Customs authorities and local administration
• Finance, Procurement and Sustainability departments
• Brokers and all entities with export & import operation as warehouses, order management, Front office, carriers etc.

SCOPE OF GEOGRAPHIC RESPONSIBILITY

• Primary responsibility for Hungary, with additional coverage for Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, and the Baltic countries. 

KEY FIGURES

• Export-Import operations
• Intrastat and VAT/ Single Administration documentation prove of exit

OBJECTIVES & CRITERIA OF PERFORMANCE

• Establish customs procedures designed to minimize delivery lead times while ensuring compliance.
• Pilot customs operations within a dedicated perimeter, validated with management, and evaluate the cost impact while adhering to Schneider Electric's brokerage strategy
• Achieve a target of near-zero customs financial sanctions within the Europe region.
• Identify and monitor productivity and lead time reduction in accordance with customs project objectives.
• Foster strong relationships with local authorities to anticipate and mitigate business and compliance risks.

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4-5 years work experience within Customs
• Hands-on experience in import/export management
• Knowledge on international trade and Incoterms
• Knowledge customs regulations
• Project management & design flows knowledges
• Leadership skills
• Customer centricity
• Structured and process orientated
• Results-driven, problem solving mindset
• Languages : fluent English, fluent Hungarian, French (advantage)

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role shaping customs strategy and operational excellence across the organization
• Opportunity to lead transformation projects with visibility to senior leadership
• Collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences business outcomes
• Professional development support including training and certifications in customs and trade compliance
• Hybrid work mode (3 days office)

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