Import/export Manager

Company Description

As one of the world’s largest fashion companies with more than 171,000 employees worldwide, H&M is an exciting and dynamic place to pursue a career within the fashion industry. Our business concept is to offer fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way and with our fast expansion we are always looking for new talents. Would you like to be part of our team? H&M group comprises of nine independent brands: H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M Home, & Other Stories, ARKET and Afound. We have over 4,900 stores across more than 73 markets worldwide. Our values reflect the heart and soul of H&M. They define what it takes to work here and how we do things. When we interact with colleagues and customers around the world, our values help us develop and grow. We want to be at the forefront of both fashion and sustainability. Our employees play a key role and can contribute to more sustainable fashion, today and in the future.

**Job Description**:
**Overall Job Summary**: To support day-to-day import and export execution, ensure compliance to standards and support global initiatives for trade and customs enhancements.

**Core Responsibilities includes but is not limited to**:

- Coordinate and manage all regional import and export processes for commercial and NCG
- Ensure and manage efficient handling of customs formalities in cross-region trades
- Timely submit entries for customs clearance and ensure compliance with global rules, standards and regulations set by Global Trade & Customs
- Support opportunities to optimize regional customs and tax in line with local regulations and aligned with Global Trade & Customs department and strategies
- Communicate with state customs and other regional regulators
- Support global initiatives/projects with regional expertise,
- Closely collaborate with Tax and Accounting to ensure compliance with country requirements
- Act as local first contact to Regional Sales for cross-border questions for existing set ups
- Ensure compliance with global rules, standards and regulations set by Global Trade & Customs

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**:

- Deep expertise in import and export processes in region across all types of cross-border flows
- Strong understanding of global Trade & Customs rules and regulations for regional execution
- Solid overview on relevant regional market environment and cross-border trade relationships
- Strong communication & coordination skills
- “Can do” attitude to effectively resolve day-to-day issues and drive smooth process execution
- Holistic view to look at the bigger perspective with a visionary approach
- Ability to encourage collaboration, co-creation and people development by empowering others
- Agile mindset with a positive attitude to change and meaningful growth
- Inclusive & empathetic towards others whilst encouraging diversity
- Self awareness, understanding your impact on others and contribution to the whole group
- ** Fluent in English and local language**

**Qualifications**:

- Degree, preferably in Logistics or International Business
- 5-7 years of management background with transportation/logistics/Customs compliance
- 3-5 years experience with import classification
- Experience with import/export of garments preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of international import/export preferred
- Strong classification skills, with a thorough knowledge of HTS, Customs Rulings and Regulations, and Other Government Agency regulations governing Imports
- Highly knowledgeable of FTA’s, Mexico's Harmonized Tariff Code, and W.T.O. Explanatory Notes
- Strong computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and in a high pressure, multi-personality, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with peers, internal customers, and vendors
- Ability to maintain confidentiality

Additional Information
**Please submit all CV's in English