Onsite Head of Customs Governance

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About the role

  • Head of Customs Governance leading global governance function for customs activities at BASF’s Taxes & Duties department. Ensuring compliance and efficiency in customs processes globally.

Responsibilities

  • You will lead the global Customs Governance unit within the Taxes & Duties department and are responsible for building and continuously developing the global governance function for all customs activities by defining policies and control mechanisms and by strategically advancing customs-related IT applications.
  • Together with your colleagues, you will analyze existing customs processes, incorporate defined governance requirements and harmonize global process landscapes together with the operational customs units to ensure efficient implementation.
  • You will develop methods for customs risk analysis, identify and evaluate compliance risks using these methods, and manage corresponding mitigation measures.
  • In addition, you will assess and improve the use of customs procedures and free trade agreements and advise internal stakeholders on optimization opportunities.
  • Together with your team, you will provide subject-matter support for global customs audits and advise on complex customs law issues and disputes, while also building strategic relationships with customs authorities and TAXUD and representing the company in regulatory discussions.

Requirements

  • Completed Master's or Diplom degree in economics, law or finance (customs)
  • Several years of professional experience in customs consulting, customs authorities or the customs department of an international company, ideally with experience in establishing governance structures
  • Solid knowledge of customs and foreign trade law and a confident understanding of compliance and risk management in the customs context
  • Very good German and English language skills
  • Strong advisory and communication skills, strategic thinking, assertiveness and proven leadership experience

Benefits

  • Attractive discounts: Benefit from exclusive discounts with external providers and discounted meals in our company restaurant.
  • Health & care: You will have access to BASF SE’s modern medical center (including specialists and therapies) as well as the on-site occupational health service at the BASF site in Lampertheim – including advice and administration of vaccinations for private foreign travel.
  • We also offer attractive conditions for private health, long-term care and disability insurance.
  • Family-friendliness & flexibility: We support you with company childcare and a children’s holiday program.
  • In addition, where the role allows, we enable flexible working time models and mobile working within Germany (including home office) to provide the best possible work–life balance.
  • Mobility & leisure: We provide a company car, a subsidy for the job ticket, a variety of corporate sports activities and free use of our company barbecue shelter in Lampertheim for private celebrations.

Job title

Head of Customs Governance

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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