Manager - Import / Export Operations

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Job Description

At our heart we are committed colleagues. We offer interested people numerous opportunities and strongly believe in, and promote, diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a company we offer roles based on merit, welcoming candidates of any gender, age, religious belief, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic or social origin, or disability.

Our team is growing and for this we need bright minds with creativity and flexibility – what talent do you have?

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Supervise R&D / Clinical import and export activities within the EU.
• Ensure Takeda R&D import/export activities are conducted in accordance with Customs and other applicable governmental regulations and guidelines.
• Act as liaison with Customs/Tax authorities and administer special customs procedures such as Tariff Suspension, Inward Processing, Bonded Warehousing and Preferential Origin Applications.
• Operate in a individual contributor role with an emphasis placed on supporting both import/export logistics activities and applicable trade compliance activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supervise Takeda’s EU Customs Broker relationships and direct daily import and export activities.
• Manage Inward Processing Authorization applications, Preferential Origin applications and Duty Suspension filings.
• Prepare relevant import/export documents (i.e., pro forma/customs invoices, application for import/export permits, veterinary permits), request valuations for R&D materials, provide classifications of HTS (TARIC) and determine Country of Origin.
• Support the maintenance of a centralized, automated import/export system by updating trade regulations of countries and product classifications.
• Collaborate and work cross functionally with internal stakeholders proactively to influence (networking, interacting with senior personnel. Working under direction. with support and ensure import/export solutions being considered adhere to international trade regulations.
• Supervise Transportation Service Providers when necessary (carriers and freight forwarders).
• Manage future DG / ADR / IATA activities (Certification would be expected within the first year)

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE:

• Must understand the Harmonized Tariff System and EU Customs Code.
• Must have advanced working knowledge of import Duty and VAT, Intrastat reporting and T1/T2 transit bonds and Inward Processing.
• Ability to interact effectively at high levels, between internal customers, suppliers and external vendors to manage and resolve issues and to provide effective feedback.
• Must be able to recognize potential conflict and escalate when necessary.
• Must have hands-on experience with WCO standards, identifying when global import-export regulations apply, EU Customs, Dual Use items and controlled-substance.

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelors Degree (EU Equivelant), preferred in Business, Tax, Logistics or similar.
• 8 years experience in Logistics and Trade Compliance
• 2 years experience importing/exporting advanced R&D, Medical Devices, Chemicals, High-tech electronics or Defense industry items.
• Strong understanding and ability to interpret the EU Customs Code.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills and personal judgement
• Ability to work independendly and exercise independent sound judment
• Ability to cleary advise, explain and discuss material and complex matters with internal collegagues and external customers
• Ability to develop, present, and follow through on innovative solutions
• Must e a team player and have the ability to lead and train cross-functional project teams

Preferred:

• Advanced understanding of Inward Processing management and Preferential Origin determinations and applications
• Hands-on experience working directly with Revenue, Tax and Customs Authorities
• ADR/IATA Certifications

Empowering our people to shine

At Takeda, we earn the trust of society and our customers through our values of Takeda-ism: Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Perseverance. We incorporate these values in everything we do. They represent who we are and how we act. They help us make decisions that we can be proud of today and in the future. We enable our employees to develop their full potential. As a global top employer, we offer exciting career paths, promote innovation, and strive for top performance in everything we do. Takeda fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and international work environment where our teams are united by their relentless commitment to our goal of improving people's health and creating a better future for the world.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Takeda is committed to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion. Hiring decisions are based entirely on qualifications and are made regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application via our online tool!

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