Customs Compliance Specialist

Vestas LAT is a fast-growing sales and production business unit covering 16 countries in Latin America region. We are responsible for the Sales and Production function, Project, Installation and Service of wind farms throughout the region. The Transport & Customs team has full ownership of the transportation of main components and general cargo to feed our operations in the region, which includes planning, implementing, controlling, improving and complying with global and local rules to ensure a timely and accurate delivery to our stakeholders. And to further promote our strategical goals, we are looking for a Customs Specialist to cover the Latam North region, reporting to the Head of Customs LAT, who will be mainly responsible for ensuring the compliance with laws and regulations within the region and mitigate risks of disruptions in the country. The Customs team has a cross-functional role, interacting with and supporting the entire organization in customs-related matters. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication are the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry together with a team of highly motivated colleagues.

Customs Department in Vestas LAT has the overall responsibility to secure a well-functioning import and export process to fulfill the business needs in markets across the Latin American region with the lowest possible cost, while ensuring that we are conducting our business in compliance with internal and external rules and regulations.

The responsibilities of the Customs Compliance Lead Professional are:
Support, coordinate and monitor the customs brokers' performance;
Implement and monitor special customs regimes operations;
Assist the Sales Business Units with due diligence calculations and reviewing new agreements;
Participate in developing concepts and processes to support reduce overall operating costs;
Operationally address customs handling and strategy in the country;
Preparation and handling of customs audits; and

Monitoring changes in the legislation that impacts the business and securing that relevant stakeholders are kept updated.

**Qualifications**

At least 7 years of extensive and solid experience with customs from a global company in a matrix organization (preferably in the heavy industry - Construction, Energy, Heavy Machinery) or in consulting with also background in operations;
At least a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, Law, Foreign Trade or related field; and

Great knowledge of International Trade and Customs legislation mainly of Mexico and Latam North countries.

**Competencies**

Good communications skills (both orally and in writing);
Great oral and written skills in English;
Great decision-making sense and ability to solve complex problems;
Hands-on and attitude and commitment with results;
Ability to maneuver and communicate among authorities and within internal stakeholders;
Ability to outline processes and suggest implementation strategies; and

Capacity of keeping the overview in a time-sensitive situation.

**What We Offer**

We are a team of highly skilled and committed colleagues who are all enthusiastic about sustainable energy and renewables. We have a great atmosphere within the department and everyone is always prepared to assist when needed. You will have the opportunity to impact the overall Customs setup in Vestas, while supporting the environment and paving the way for future generations with green energy

**About Vestas**
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.