Customs Classification Specialist Job Details

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Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that engage your senses. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at

Customs Classification Specialist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. Theres much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Custom Classification Specialist - Your future position?

Location: Open to be based in Mumbai or Bangalore

Overall objective: As a member of the Customs Classification team, the primary objectives of the Customs Classification Specialist include:

• Oversee and ensure daily management of classifications using the WCO Harmonized Commodity for ingredients, raw materials, compounds, manufacturing products and samples.
• Support and proactively advise business on the management of customs classification issues.
• Maintenance and integrity of the Group Customs classification management systems and data.
• Monitoring of customs ruling and WCO Harmonized Commodity description and coding system Schedule.
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio in order to proactively identify any issues.
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio before being integrated in the company management systems.

Main responsibilities:

• Daily management of classifications for ingredients, raw materials, compounds, manufacturing products and samples.
• Determine and assign the international and local customs classification of products based on the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized coding Schedule.
• Maintain and update the international and national classification codes upon revision of the customs tariff nomenclature.
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the products portfolio.
• Analysis and review of the customs tariff number for the acquisitions portfolio.
• Respond to inquiries regarding HS classification to ensure timely clearance.
• Support the Head of Customs Classification in the definition, maintenance and documentation of HS determination criteria.
• Support the Head of Customs Classification to ensure integrity and accuracy of HS and national codes.
• Provide overview of the risks, issues and disputes associated with HS classification and their corresponding impact to business to the management on a regular basis.
• Work together with the Global classification team in order to harmonize the understanding on how to classify the families of products.

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in chemistry or similar background such as food engineering, chemical engineering would be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of customs and import/export regulations.
• Good communication skills.
• SAP and SAP-GTS experience a plus.
• Microsoft tools (Excel, Powerpoint).
• Possess 5 years of experience and above in the relevant field.
• Possess experience working in Flavor, Fragrance, Food, Chemical or related industry (Customs authorities, Customs brokers and Consulting companies).
• Ability to prioritize and work independently on multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a multi-dimensional, multi-national environment.
• Open to be based in Mumbai or Bangalore office.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Join us and Impact Your World.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

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