Customs Specialist

Senior Customs Expert

In this role, you will be responsible for managing all customs and foreign trade compliance activities for Festo India, ensuring adherence to local and international customs regulations, import and export requirements, tariff classifications, and trade compliance standards. You will work closely with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and external authorities to develop compliant customs processes, drive operational excellence, and support business objectives through effective customs governance and continuous process improvement.

Your Job

• Act as the local subject matter expert for all customs and foreign trade compliance activities related to imports and exports
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, tariff classifications (HS/HTS Codes), valuation requirements, rules of origin, and international trade laws
• Develop, implement, and maintain customs procedures, policies, and governance frameworks
• Support customs audits and liaise with customs authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Legal teams to standardize customs processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness
• Lead and support cross-functional projects related to customs, trade compliance, and logistics processes
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on customs regulations, trade compliance requirements, and process updates
• Monitor customs performance metrics and ensure timely implementation of regulatory and process changes

Your qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Customs, International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in Customs, Foreign Trade Compliance, Import/Export Operations, or International Logistics
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, and customs procedures
• Experience managing customs compliance within a manufacturing, industrial, or multinational organization
• Working knowledge of SAP and customs-related systems, documentation, and trade compliance processes
• Proven project management, process improvement, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to work effectively in a global environment