Global Customs & Trade Advisor, Älmhult

Global Customs & Trade Advisor, Älmhult

If your interest for customs and trade reaches far beyond Sweden borders and you are curious and up to date on what is going on in international trade? Perhaps this is the new challenge for you!

About you
We are looking for you who have an action driven approach based on a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills. You have a strong interest in the global arena and remain aware of global changes in the customs and trade area. You need to have strong interpersonal skills and the capability to create and maintain good relationships, since one of you main tasks is to have close collaboration with others to find the best solutions to complex and high impacting issues.

The coworkership will be characterized by commitment, motivation and willingness to change. You see challenges in this role and believe in the possibilities to influence and contribute in this future-oriented environment.

We believe that you have upper secondary school education and further education within logistics/trade is preferred. It is required that you have knowledge of customs procedures and regulations. It is an advantage if you have work experience in the custom and trade field, such as with customs authorities, forwarding agents. You have good communication skills in spoken and written English.

About the job
IKEA Customs Coordination Centre is IKEA's central function and coordinates joint international customs and trade in the IKEA. The work consists of a strategic partnership and support throughout IKEA on a global level.

About the assignment
Your main assignment will be to support, handle and advise in global customs and trade issues within IKEA. You are responsible for the solution of local issues and how it can be solved with a global perspective. Since you will have a vital role in the representation of IKEA, it is of importance that you work proactively to influence other external parties such as different trade groups and custom authorities.

This assignment is very diverse and requires that you enjoy working with a large scope/width. You will work independently and participate in global projects within IKEA. The role also include to act as advisor for our product development and initiate internal trainings/programs concerning customs and trade issues within IKEA.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Inger Humpage, Global Customs & Trade Advisor at inger.humpage@ikea.com. If you have any questions about the actual recruitment process, please contact our HR Service Centre, +46 (0) 476-5 87500.

We look forward to receiving your application!