Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
The role is based in Gurgaon, India (Hybrid role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Understand local and international trade related laws and regulations while monitoring, tracking and reporting metrics.
- Oversee and communicate regulatory changes and develop best practices for compliance and proactively engage on advocacy opportunities.
- Provide customs and trade related advice to the business on daily basis, including but not limited to HS code classification, origin topics, Inco-terms, special customs procedures, assist with regional export control and sanctions, including due diligence, denied parties screening and licensing determination.
- Lead and participate communication with local Customs when required.
- Support business projects and develop compliant trade solutions aligned with requirements (i.e. special economic zone, trusted trade initiatives, authorizations, permits, etc.).
- Drive cost savings, especially in customs duty savings from FTAs, duty incentives and other programs.
- Lead internal and external trade related audits.
- Develop, document and maintain operational processes and procedures.
- Conduct training to internal customers and improve awareness of trade regulations.
What Makes You The Right Fit
- Bachelor’s Degree in Customs, International Trade, Logistics or any other relevant discipline.
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in import and export operation.
- Strong knowledge of customs and excise procedures in India and APAC region.
- Capability to develop and apply statistical and computer skills including MS Office and PowerBI.
- Good networking skills, along with verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong sense of leadership, teamwork and high ethical standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willing to travel.
How Would You Stand Out?
- SAP experience is preferred.
- Recognized Customs training and/or certifications is preferred.
- Openness, ability to change and continuous improvement.
Why Choose Us?
- Multinational and supporting environment
- Health insurance
- Training opportunities
- Learning and development programs
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more