C3-ZA-F-50 / Specialist: Customs

Purpose of the Job

The Customs, APDP & Trade Agreements Department is responsible for the customs compliance, customs risk management and processes for import & export customs declarations, trade agreement origin qualification and the APDP manufacturing incentive program calculations and claims.

What awaits you?

• Determine customs tariffs and appropriate customs procedures for import & export movement of goods and issue customs clearing instructions ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Analysis, reconciliation and reporting to internal and external stakeholders of customs financial data recorded in SAP system.
• Implementing customs compliance processes in collaboration with other BMW business units and supporting BMW associates ensuring ongoing customs compliance & risk management.
• Co-ordinate and represent BMW’s position in dealing with SARS Customs and other regulatory authorities (e.g. applications for rulings, registrations, licensing & accreditation, permits and compliance audits).
• Providing inputs into the design and adaption of business processes and IT systems to ensure ongoing compliance with changes in legislation and regulations.
• Participate in industry & stakeholder forums and government engagement with objective of advancing BMW’s interests and influencing change to legislation, rules & regulations.
• Participate in tender processes, defining scope of work for customs service providers & clearing agents and onboard and manage the outputs of the nominated service providers.