Trade Compliance Customs Manager
Job Summary
As a member of the Global Customs team, you will oversee customs clearance and tariff compliance for automotive and air conditioning business units. The role involves promoting customs governance, monitoring trade regulations, and implementing global internal policies within the Japan office. You will also manage HS code reviews, internal audits, and provide expert consulting on customs clearance processes.
Responsibilities
- Promote customs governance and manage APAC collaboration.
- Handle Japanese customs negotiations and internal communications.
- Monitor trade laws and address compliance risks.
- Execute internal/external audits and HS code classification reviews.
Required Skills
- 8+ years of trade compliance experience (EPA, AEO, Valuation).
- Proficiency in SAP/GTS systems.
- Business-level fluency in English and Japanese.
- Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Job Details
Job Description:
- Promoting customs governance in collaboration with overseas headquarters and the APAC region.
- Handling Japanese customs matters including leading internal communications, negotiations, and customer service.
- Monitoring trends in trade-related laws and regulations and proposing measures to address compliance risks.
- Implementing and managing global standards and internal policies in Japan.
- Providing internal consulting on customs clearance processes.
- Responding to internal and external audits.
- Reviewing and auditing HS code classifications.
Working Hours:
- Flexible working hours (no core time, standard working hours 8 hours per day), remote work available.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in an international trade or business-related field.
- 8+ years of practical experience in trade compliance (EPA, customs procedures, AEO audits, customs valuation, etc.).
- Knowledge of SAP/GTS and other systems.
- Experience negotiating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including management.
- Business-level English and Japanese proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).
- Strong organizational skills, prioritization ability, and a team-oriented attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Monitoring of export control regulations and collaboration with global teams.
- English Level: Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860).
- Japanese Level: Fluent (JLPT Level 1 or N1).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Expected annual salary: 8 to 10 million yen.
- Salary increase: Once a year (April).
- Bonus: Twice a year (June and December).
- Comprehensive social insurance.
- Commuting allowance.
- Overtime pay provided separately.
- Retirement allowance system.
- Various training programs.
- Qualification acquisition support system.
Holidays:
- Saturdays and Sundays off.
- Long holidays available during summer and the New Year period.
- 121 days of annual leave.
Contract:
- Full-time employee.