MEA Customs Operations Leader Full Time

Job Description SummaryThe Regional Customs Leader will work with the Customs and Compliance team to secure the efficiency, competence and compliance of the import and export activities for Grid Solutions within the MEA region and secures the collaboration and integration of the operations with individual country operations within the Region such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UEA, Egypt.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:Review, Modify & Implement strategy for Customs operations in the region, aligned with Grid Customs organization and Customs Enterprise StandardGet To Know and keep up to date Customs landscape within region.Identify Customs risks areas with support of Customs Compliance and develop actionable plans and procedures to mitigate those risksExecute Business level SOWs in accordance with Sourcing Policy and MSA framework with Customs Agents and BPOs.Review the customs processes, implement & update the SOPs with the business.Work with approved agents to support daily customs clearances and own shipment issue resolutionManage operational and tactical agent performance, Participate in Business operations reviews with agents to address their areas of concern.Prepare periodic reports and metrics on primary KPIs (volume, cycle time, FPY, duty spend, entered value) quality, costs, opportunities, risks, achievementsOwn performance review with businesses to implement the improvements and align on savings opportunities.Manage the relationship with Local Customs authorities and support with internal and external audits/consultationsEnsure the pre-declaration review is performed including confirmation that valuation, classification, country of origin and any applicable special program documentation is complete before an import or export occursManage special programs opportunities linked to exemption/reduction/suspension of customs taxes.Required QualificationsDemonstrated knowledge of import/export regulation in the countries within the regionProficiency in English, Arabic are must, Turkish speaking skill is nice to haveBachelor degree from relevant departments such as Law, Engineering etc.Advanced experience in customs processesAdvanced skills in Microsoft Office Program (Excel, Ppt. etc.)Excellent stakeholder management experience in a multinational organizationExperience in regulations in electrical components, custom advice, regulation preparation, identifying the riskSimilar industry experience as a counselorDesired CharacteristicsDemonstrated Compliance mindsetWing to wing expertise across customs processesExperience in working with global teams and demonstrates a global mindsetDemonstrated ability to use knowledge, experience and instinct to make accurate and timely decisions.Relevant certificate is nice to haveExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAdditional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No