Customs Specialist

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We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products [such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions], iconic brands that consumers love [such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa], as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences [such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network], and leading e-commerce platforms.

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Your Role

We are looking for a Customs Specialist that will develop activities regarding invoicing on behalf of Essilor International and customs operations.

1. Carry out invoice for export trade & preparation of the export documentation (invoices, CoO, EUR1, ATR…) on behalf of Essilor International regarding intra and extra-Community flows, and in accordance with Trade & Transport regulations in force (e.g. IATA, ADR).
2. Carry out export and import customs clearance within the framework of the French customs clearance procedure (DCN) by ensuring compliance with Customs & Trade regulations and in collaboration with customs offices.
3. Provide instructions and drive the follow-up of Customs operations when achieved by external brokers.
4. Provide an active support in related customs activities handled by the team (Administrative statements, Customs optimizations tools or schemes…).
5. Carry out digital and paper archiving of export & import documents in accordance with tax and customs regulations.
6. Enhance a good communication with forwarders and customers for smoothing international trade flows.
7. Be part of a continuous improvement process and contribute to developing the performance of the service in the best interest of the customers and the company.

Main Requirements:

1. Be able to work in a strong team environment.
2. Customer-oriented, proactive.
3. Degree as a Customs declarant or at least 3 years' experience in a similar position.
4. Knowledge of the fundamentals of customs (species, value, origin), knowledge of EU mechanisms (REX, FTA), import/export processes and in Transport regulation (IATA).
5. Knowledge of Incoterms, and basics on EU VAT scheme.
6. French (mandatory) and English are daily working language, other languages are welcome (German, Italian).

If you are selected, you will be contacted by HR Department to guide you through the specific steps for your application.

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