Apac Trade Compliance Lead

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description


At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) \xe2\x80\x93 it all starts with animals!As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We\xe2\x80\x99re driven by our vision of \xe2\x80\x98Food and Companionship Enriching Life\xe2\x80\x99 and our approach to sustainability \xe2\x80\x93 the Elanco Healthy Purpose\xe2\x84\xa2 \xe2\x80\x93 to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.Making animals\xe2\x80\x99 lives better makes life better \xe2\x80\x93 join our team today!\xe2\x80\x8bRole Overview:

  • Customs Compliance Leader serves as one of the trade compliance responsible for portions of the APAC Region.
  • Managing trade compliance program for defined scope
  • Monitoring performance of Customs partners
  • Identifying continuous improvement initiatives
  • Evaluating and documenting the use of Free Trade Agreements and Duty Savings Provisions
  • Leading Customs change management projects.
  • Consultancy on Customs compliance questions and/or issues
  • Key contact for Customs agencies in the region of support
Position Responsibilities:
  • Monitor customs KPI\xe2\x80\x99s with customs brokers related to spend, service, and productivity.
  • E2E ownership of Customs clearance activities within defined scope.
  • Create & manage Customs clearing processes and Roles & Responsibilities with internal (Q/Plants/EEM/GBS/AFF) and external (3PL/HUB/(R) DC) stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships with external customs partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure customs regulations are in place for defined scope.
  • Actively search for new industry trends.
  • Organizes training for internal stakeholders on customs basics topics.
  • Influences the global booking and customs strategy based on data analysis and newest insights.
  • Attends forums / training to remain updated with latest Customs regulations.
  • Leads Customs readiness for possible acquisitions and product launches.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cGo to\xe2\x80\x9d person (consultant) for any questions related to customs as well as supporting resolution of any unexpected customs issues.
Required skills, experience, and educationEducational Requirements:University degree or equivalent by experience.Basic Requirements:
  • 8+Years of direct international trade experience
  • Demonstrated learning agility, flexibility, ability to focus and prioritize.
  • Experience in all modes of transportation (air, sea, & road), for ambient, cold chain and dangerous goods.
  • Experience in systemic connectivity (interfaces) with External customs partners.
  • Experience in managing complex Customs rules and regulations.
  • Knowledge of Customs compliance and design of optimal freight flows.
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Emotional intelligence under conflict.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership and influence skills.
  • Proven ability to manage effectively in a crisis.
  • Demonstrated multi-functional project management skills (FI, Q, IT, SC, Manuf.).
  • Experience of working on an international level.
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written & presentation skills).
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written).
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Deep Knowledge of incoterms, Free Trade Agreements, Preferential Origin rules, Embargo and Sanctioned Country restrictions, Tariff Classification
  • Experience with manufacturing and supply chain operations.
  • Pharmaceutical industry experience and knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GDP (Good Distribution Practice).
Preferred skills experience and educationEducational Requirements:MBA or equivalent by experience.
  • 8 years of direct international trade experience
  • Knowledge on Import & Export regulations (FDA, Administer of Health, USDA or Agriculture, EPA, Swiss medic, EMA = European Medicine Agency, MOH and MOA (Ministry Of Health/Agriculture, Receita Federal, Vigilancia Sanitaria, DOH, etc ) \xe2\x80\xa6
  • Working knowledge of Trade Programs (e.g., Free Trade Agreements, Preferential Origin rules, Incoterms).
  • Experience with transportation of controlled drugs.
  • Import Manager Certificate & Certified Export Coordinator to remain updated with latest customs regulations.
  • Knowledge of SAP and interfaces with SAP or other systems.
  • Understanding of Dangerous goods regulations).
  • Mandarin, and any other languages are an asset.
Expected Travel PercentageTravel requirements: 10 to 15%Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1057719
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Education
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