Drive Your CareerLear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.Position Overview:The Customs & VAT Manager, will be responsible for the implementation of a Customs and VAT program for all Lear entities in Tunisia. The success of this position relies on working cross-functionally with operations, logistics, procurement, finance, central customs. The Customs & VAT Manager reports to the finance country championMain Missions :
Ensure implementation of Lear Customs and VAT policies, procedures and controls.
Support the local teams (including operational tasks) and the central customs team with Customs and VAT matters.
Monitor compliance of existing procedures
Manage customs applications and monitor requirements (e.g. approved exporter, AEO)
Monitor customs brokers performance
Perform regular risk assessments of various locations
Collaborate with other Customs Managers to ensure compliance across common flows. Special focus on Poland
Monitor VAT compliance in Tunisia and implement required processes
Coordinate communication with Customs, VAT authorities and external advisors
Coordinate customs and VAT audits
Design and deliver focused training sessions on special customs topics
Support communication with suppliers and customers to require/provide relevant information on origin documentation, customs and classification
Review and support preference calculations
To be successful for this role :
Bachelor degree in Customs Law , Finance or similar
Excellent understanding local customs regulations
3 to 5 years of relevant experience within a customs´ function. (Ideally within a fully exporting company)
Previous exposure to the development of business policies and process governance within an international business
Experience with VAT (not mandatory)
Excellent communication skills in English
Highest level of integrity
Customer focus, inspire superior performance
Systems skills excel, data base management…
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Language Skills:
Good communication skills in both French and English
Why LearWe offer a fantastic place to work, opportunity to grow and being part of a company who places its people firstWork Location :
Menzel Bourguiba, Bizerte
#LI-EH1Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.Applicants must submit their resumes for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.Location Code: 1012
