Trade Compliance / Import Manager (perm)
Job Description
Summary
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we build products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined – and now can't imagine living without. If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job Just be prepared to dream big! Apple has been serving our customers through a wide range of critical business functions, which are key to Apple's continued success. Teamwork is important at Apple, and every day you will connect with and be supported by your peers and colleagues at one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world. As an individual, you will have responsibility for contributing to our continued success and be a key player within your job function. Join us, and become a member of the wider Finance team at Apple. With over 300 employees from a multitude of backgrounds, we support all functions of Apple in EMEIA, including Sales Fulfillment, Logistics, Manufacturing and Operations, Apple Music, Apple Retail and Supply Chain.
Key Qualifications
– Minimum 5 years proven experience managing trade compliance activities.- Strong preference working for a global organization, preferably in high tech.- Expertise in HTS classification, customs valuation and country of origin for import and export.- Solid understanding of GCC customs compliance and trade regulations.- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both oral and written. Other languages are an advantage.- Ability to partner, influence and educate cross-functional teams. Self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities
Description
– Support the management of customs and trade compliance operations of Apple in the KSA, Kuwait and surrounding region, including co-ordination of customs broker companies. Ability to engage as the primary point of contact for local Customs and other regulatory authorities. – Manage the successful delivery of projects ensuring technical excellence and a practical/business driven approach is taken. – Provide daily operational support in the clearance of goods and shipments. – Understand and manage a highly automated customs clearance process. Develop processes and reporting in line with Apple's business requirements for continuing improvements in supply chain. – Ability to work with various levels of management and articulate information to satisfy inquiries. – Ability to manage and operate customs formalities in FTZ and other bonded zones.
Education & Experience
– Bachelor or Master Degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade or a related field.
Additional Requirements
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Electronics Manufacturing
Function:
IT