Customs Compliance Lead Professional – Vestas

Titulo da Vaga: Customs Compliance Lead Professional

Nome da Empresa: Vestas

Salário:

Localização: São Paulo – SP

Descrição da Vaga: Vestas Latam is a rapidly growing sales and production business unit covering 16 countries in the Latin America region. We are responsible for the Sales and Production functions, Project, Installation and Service of wind farms throughout the region. The Transport & Customs team has full ownership of the transportation of main components and general cargo to support our operations in the region, which includes planning, executing, controlling, improving, and complying with global and local regulations to ensure timely and accurate delivery to our stakeholders. To further promote our strategic goals, we are looking for a Customs Compliance Professional, reporting to the Head of Customs Latam, who will be mainly responsible for Brazilian operations, ensuring compliance with local and global trade and customs laws and regulations and mitigating risks of disruptions in the operations. The Customs team plays a cross-functional role, interacting with and supporting the entire organization in customs-related matters. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication are key to our benefit. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry together with the best team in the market of highly skiled and motivated colleagues.Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of the Customs Compliance Professional are very dynamic and not exhaustive, but among other initiatives, you will be responsible for:
• Customs Expertise: Act as the subject matter expert, effectively addressing and handling customs issues in Brazil.
• Customs Brokers Management: Support, coordinate, and monitor the performance of customs brokers.
• Special Customs Regimes: Implement and monitor special customs regimes operations.
• Sales Business Units Support: Assist the Sales Business Units with due diligence calculations and reviewing new agreements.
• Process Development: Participate in developing concepts and processes to support reducing overall operating costs.
• Import Service Reduction Applications: Evaluate and prepare new applications for import service reductions (Ex-tarifario; LETEC, LEBIT/BK, etc).Operational Strategy: facilitate customs operation strategy in the country.
• Customs Audits: Prepare for and handle customs audits in a timely manner.
• Legislation Monitoring: Monitor changes in legislation that impact the business and ensure relevant stakeholders are kept updated and proper actions are taken.
• AEO Certification Monitoring: Monitor the requirements of existing AEO certifications and ensure its successful maintenance.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should ideally possess:
• Experience: At least 7 years of extensive and solid experience in customs, preferably in a global company in the heavy industry (Energy, Oil&Gas, Heavy Machinery) or in Trade and Customs Consulting (with operational background and hand-on attitude).
• Education: At least a bachelor’s degree in International Relations, International Trade or related field.
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of International Trade and Brazilian Customs legislation.

Competencies:

• Communication Skills: Good oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish are preferrable.
• Decision-Making: Great decision-making sense and ability to solve complex problems.
• Hands-On Approach: Hands-on and multitasking attitude, with a commitment to results.
• Fast and Agile Thinking: Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances efficiently.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to maneuver and communicate among internal stakeholders and authorities,
• Process Development: Ability to outline processes and suggest implementation strategies.
• Time Management: Capacity to keep an overview of open tasks and prioritize those with time-sensitive needs.

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At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, “Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry”. Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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