Customs Specialist

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
The Global Customs Master Data team creates the basis and the backbone to ensure smooth customs and export control screening operations by securing HTS and Export Control classification, collection of origin information and ensuring FTA qualification, authorizations, licenses and special procedures. Most importantly, the team is on a journey with a clear focus to drive and support the next generation of cars and enable the business to take the right decisions during product creation and purchasing. With our knowledge and expertise within customs and international trade rules, regulations and compliance requirement we ensure that customs are included as a key element. This will also allow us to utilize the mission within the team – to work more tactic and predict future business. We want to make sure that we are doing the right thing at the right time. Our goal is that nothing should surprise us!

Right now, we have an exciting job opening for you as a Customs Specialist!

What’s in it for you?
Volvo Cars recognizes the value that customs can bring. We therefore provide an environment where you will be exposed to apply all your expert knowledge to make a real difference. Since we never stand still and the industry is undergoing a rapid transition, you will be challenged in a way that will bring out your best while providing opportunity for growth. If customs are your passion and you are driven by results, we are sure there is no better place to be.

What you will do
In the role as Customs Specialist you will drive customs and international trade issues towards key internal stakeholders to ensure that trade rules, regulations, and compliance requirements are included in the product creation and purchasing processes. 
You will also provide the foundation (classification, origin, FTA’s, licenses, special procedures etc) of the import and export process within Customs which involve working with multiple data sources and suppliers etc. You will be working closely with the other four teams within Customs & Export Control (Project & Strategy, Operations, Export Control and Governance) in different initiatives where you will be representing the Global Customs Master Data team to ensure that all areas within the team’s scope are aligned and prepared. 

Do you fit the profile?
To be successful in this role you should have at least three years of experience in customs working with special procedures, classification, origin and free trade agreements in a large global organization, consulting firm or similar.
You need to be able to drive change and improvements. You are curious and eager to learn and accomplish results. In this role it is also beneficial if you are structured, analytical and results oriented and have a strong personal drive to get things done. We also see that you have a natural ability to seek information what is happening in the world that affects customs and trade within Volvo Cars. We want you to have the ability to work in teams, individually and in a multicultural environment. You need to be fluent in English (both written and spoken). 

How to learn more and apply
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Lotta Cederblad at lotta1.cederblad@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Ellen Jingrot, ellen.jingrot@volvocars.com. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via our system as soon as possible, but no later than 11th of December. Note that due to GDPR, applications by e-mail will not be approved.