I

Inter IKEA Group

IKEA franchising range and supply group

Customs Operation Intern

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 13
InternshipShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above is required; International Trade or International Business is preferred.
  • Able to work 4–5 days per week.
  • Available for an internship lasting at least four months.
  • Familiarity with Excel and Outlook.
  • Basic English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Process incoming documents and certificates efficiently and promptly for import and export customs declarations across the customs declaration systems used and countries using manual processing.
  • Ensure customs-related documents are provided on time to support timely release of imports and exports.
  • Register, distribute, file, and archive documents correctly and on time in accordance with import and export requirements for assigned countries or regions and company requirements, including issuing, registering, and maintaining certificates of origin, free trade agreement documents, exporter certificates, licenses, and certifications.
  • Prepare customs declaration document packages according to work instructions and validate data used for customs declarations.
  • Identify missing documents and certificates before goods arrive and before customs declaration; obtain missing documents or proactively work with suppliers on the claims process when certificates cannot be obtained.
  • Investigate and analyze errors, risks, and controls related to document and certificate processing and registration, and promptly resolve issues that do not meet compliance or operational standards.
  • File and archive documents according to approved record-retention agreements and procedures for assigned countries, including scanning documents for the preferred electronic record-keeping and archiving method.
  • Maintain awareness of document and certificate requirements in customs operations and recommend process improvements to the manager.
  • Support assigned countries during internal and external audits.
  • Maintain competency in document and certificate requirements for assigned countries and proficiency with customs, operations, and compliance systems used by the customs organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • A degree in International Trade or International Business is preferred.

About the Company

Inter IKEA Group

IKEA franchising range and supply group

Operating as the group responsible for the IKEA franchise system, product range, supply, and industrial production, Inter IKEA Group focuses on its stated market and service model. It develops the IKEA concept and range, grants franchise rights, sources and distributes products, and operates manufacturing businesses. Design, product development, engineering, purchasing, logistics, digital, franchise, and industrial teams support that system. The profile is Inter IKEA Group rather than individual IKEA retail franchisees. A broad jobs landing page may mix employers, so evidence should stay within Inter IKEA Group scope.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Delft, Netherlands
Founded
1989

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Inter IKEA Group

See more jobs