Senior Customs Classification Specialist - Process and Quality Management

As the Senior Professional for Processes and Quality in Global Classification, you will serve as a subject matter expert driving the standardization and optimization of customs processes across our global organization. This strategic role focuses on ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and internal control programs while enhancing the quality and efficiency of our customs operations.

You will act as the primary Global Classification Processes and Quality representative, serving as the critical interface between business units, internal stakeholders, and customs teams. Your expertise will be instrumental in evaluating, planning, and documenting customs processes, with particular emphasis on EU tariff classification excellence.

• Evaluate and plan comprehensive customs processes in alignment with the Internal Control Program (ICP) for customs operations
• Develop, document, and communicate detailed customs guidelines and directives, with specialized focus on EU tariff classification requirements
• Model and re-engineer customs-related workflows to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Design and implement process improvement initiatives that streamline customs operations while maintaining accuracy
• Establish standardized procedures across multiple locations and business units

• Define, monitor, and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational quality and efficiency across all customs activities
• Conduct comprehensive internal audits and spot checks on customs processes and classification activities
• Analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted corrective actions
• Develop quality control frameworks that prevent classification errors and ensure regulatory compliance
• Create reporting mechanisms that provide visibility into customs performance metrics

• Identify, assess, and manage customs compliance risks across the organization
• Understand the implications of misclassification and develop strategies to mitigate associated risks
• Ensure adherence to export/import regulations, AEO requirements, and preferential trade agreements
• Monitor regulatory changes and update processes accordingly to maintain compliance

• Collaborate with internal departments including Legal, Tax, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales to ensure integrated and compliant trade operations
• Provide expert guidance and support during customs audits and regulatory inquiries
• Offer professional leadership and mentorship to classification teams across different regions
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to ensure alignment on customs-related matters
• Drive projects forward through effective negotiation and stakeholder management

• Bachelor's degree in Finance (specializing in Customs), Business Administration, International Trade, Engineering, or related field
• Extensive professional experience in customs operations (Import/Export) with strong focus on tariff classification within the EU
• Proven track record in tariff classification processes and methodologies

• In-depth knowledge of relevant customs and foreign trade regulations including Export/Import procedures, AEO certification, and preferential trade arrangements
• Comprehensive understanding of EU tariffs and classification systems
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to understand complex processes and see the bigger picture
• Proficiency in risk assessment and ability to implement corrective actions for misclassification issues

• Business fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Swedish or other European languages is highly advantageous
• Strong communication skills necessary to effectively convey complex ideas and solutions to diverse stakeholders
• Project management experience preferred
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
• Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Flexibility for up to 25% domestic and international travel
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.