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Objectives of the Position
The Customs Compliance & Data Manager supports & ensures Global Customs Risk & Compliance relevant activities incl. 3rd parties such as Authorities, legal consultancy companies and Custom Brokers. In this role it is important to initiate, coordinate and monitor process-oriented risk assessments and mitigation measures implementation based on the requirements of the BASF Customs Internal Control System. In addition, observation of political and economic changes and the translation of them into end-2-end Customer processes is expected. This incorporates the ability for deep dive data analytics and data presentation in standardized visual formats such as Customs Dashboard as well as the ownership of the Customs Data globally.
Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities
- Increase transparency on new laws, regulations and customs agreements
- Initiates and defines regional binding GB Guidelines to ensure adherence to Customs Requirement and legislation
- Proactively engages Customs Communities of practices to ensure globally defined processes
- Conducts regional knowledge transfer to customs communities of practices
- Conducts initial risk assessments based on the globally aligned structure including documentation and yearly follow up within BASF Customs Internal Control System
- Closely align activities with Process Design Team to implement necessary changes in the process landscape
- Closely align activities with the Customs Audit & Legal Advisory Team to ensure compliance and reporting to BASF Corporate Center and local Customs Authorities
- Act as project coordinator
- Deep dive into and analyses of BASF internal & external customs data and presentation in a visual standardized format in close collaboration with SC Excellence
- Provide Training to Customs Community
Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in Economic or Foreign Trade
Working Experience
- Expert knowledge of Customs & Foreign Trade regulations
- Expert knowledge of Customs Data (HS code, Trade compliance)
- Good BASF business knowledge
- Good SC Operations knowledge
Technical & Professional Knowledge
- Strong communication and argumentation skills
- Excellent analytical thinking
- Structured work organization
- Strong teamwork competence
- Experience in project management is desirable
- Good knowledge of the SAP master data systems and SAP GTS
The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.
We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.
BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
