Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.
• Oversee and monitor Japan&Korea customs/international trade regulation changes and analysis impact to business and apply applicable regulations
• Provide professional training to internal stakeholders
• Execution of Trade Compliance internal control, establish process for assessing risks and exposure, drive necessary controls
• Manage Japan/Korea Customs audits/investigation/queries, acting as focal point to local Customs/METI to resolve issues.
• Carry out sample audits to all import/export transactions, generate reports to relevant functions for alignment on root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Initiate business model review and drive for efficiency and cost saving opportunity
• Manage and maintain Customs AEO programm in Japan/Korea
•Manage duty optimization projects, i.e. Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback and duty-avoidance. Support bonded operations customs formalities, Work closely with external suppliers, supply chain teams, Customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely import/export execution.
• Other projects or ad-hoc issue resolvement assigned by Manager
Required Yrs Exp: Minimum 5-8 years working experience in International Customs and Trade Compliance area. MNC, law firm or big 4 is a plus
Required Education: Bachelor degree or above
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Good written and oral communication skills of English
• Expert level in Customs and trade compliance, including classification/valuation/FTA/RoO and etc.
•Strong logical thinking with Troubleshooting/problem-solving skills
• Good team player with ability to build effective working relationships, also independent to handle stressful situations internally & externally
•Quick learner with proactive minded, aptitude to cope with changes
•Be detail oriented and make thoughtful and timely decisions
Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Multi -task management
• Project management
• Government communication ability
• Business acumen
• Basic accounting and tax knowledge