Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Key responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Ensure that Classifications & Origin solicitations are done, compliantly & consistently, according to defined processes and in time as needed by operational or other function.
• Maintain and review Classification Database. If deviation, duty impact analysis and BAs/Customer communication management 
• Support master data experts and compliance managers to develop and improve master data (HS Codes, Origin, and Export control) and related areas 
• Work closely with other departments and brokers to ensure compliance to customs Master Data regulations.
• Initiate and propose automation/digital solutions to improve efficiency, analysis, big data managements.
• Secure an adequate level of Master Data Quality & Compliance Control by performing 
• Data analysis to focus on top impacting parts (High impact, high frequency, high value, high duty cost)
• Measures and analyzes on completion levels/ quality of Master Data on high impact segments.
• Internal control regarding Master Data E2E. Secure Origin and preferential handling and status in supply chain.
• Customs Broker Management.
• Preparation and support of specific tasks for MD broker like the cleansing of Non active parts
• MD support to external Customs clearance brokers in daily operations
• Investigate and address Root Causes to Deviations and Escalations e.g. missing part master info, part not in requests, HS deviations, after reminders in solicitation process etc
• Analyze classification change opportunities; Decide when Binding Tariff Information is beneficial and secure usage locally and regionally. 
• Support and education within the Master Data area e.g. support for solicitation at Internal suppliers, and Customs Classification support 
• Know the rules - Keep updated on relevant regulations within Customs Master Data responsibility area. 
• Actively support overall company programs and policies related to Customs Compliance & Export Control.

Essential educational and/or training qualifications and certificates

• Degree in Engineering/Logistics, International Business or Customs.
• Engineering technical knowledge with automotive experience is a +
• Strong business and data analytic skills
• Able to drive automation and digital development.
• Certification of HS code classification (Mechanical and Electric) is a +
• Good communication skills/team player
• Strong technical background and digitalization/automation 
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured work approach, thinker than act on feeling.
• Self-motivated, take initiatives to change process and procedures.
• Basic knowledge and experiences in Customs Tariff Classification/ Export Control processes and regimes
• Demonstrated understanding of Customs Act and regulations
• Understanding of the Volvo Group Businesses 
• Good presentation skills. Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, writing, interpersonal and communication skills 
• Ability to work and self-learning independently in Customs area which always change quickly
• Excellence in Excel, power BI, power automate.
• As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required.