Head of Customs, APAC

At Continental, we are building a world class customs organization on group level. As Head of Customs APAC you will be a key contributor to the development and execution of Continental`s customs strategies in the Asia-Pacific region. While safeguarding the necessary level of compliance, you focus on introducing new ways of working and measures transforming the Customs setup in the APAC region into a trusted and proactive function adding value to the business. You will therefore

• Build, manage and lead the regional Group Customs team responsible for the entire APAC region

• Identify and communicate customs related risks and opportunities to the Head of Global Customs & Excise, your peers in the Group Customs team and other senior stakeholders around the globe

• Work with your team and the entire customs community in Continental on the development, rollout and maintenance of a customs governance framework, i.e. processes and procedures that ensure consistency, efficiency and sustainability in the area of customs compliance in the region and beyond

• Together with your team you develop and conduct customs specific training as required by legislation and authorities

• Implement measures fostering the performance and level of compliance provided by local/regional operational teams, shared service centers and third party service providers

• Work on customs related requests including timely, accurate and detailed work plans, resource schedules, project estimates and status reports.

• Develop and maintain working relationships with regional customs authorities where appropriate as well as with all other regulatory authorities to carry out company business

• Provide regional strategy, advice and support regarding special customs procedures/programs that may reduce duty obligations

• Coordinate with Group Customs leads and other internal stakeholders on any customs related topic of importance • Prepare assessments and reports as required by management

• Monitor legal developments and conduct impact assessments

• Participate in customs audits where necessary

• Represent Continental on trade related government consultations and in industry associations in the APAC region