Job Description

Role purpose

• Define regional customs strategy in line with global guidelines, standards and policies
• Support APAC logistics operations by setting up effective, efficient, and compliant processes for customs operations across the region
• Oversee and monitor customs execution activities across APAC countries/territories to ensure effective and compliant delivery of customs clearance processes across all business units
• Provide subject matter expertise in customs in support of supplier relationship mgmt. (4PL service provider and/or customs broker network)
• Improve knowledge & capabilities of supply chain stakeholders in customs and foreign trade
• Drive initiatives regionally in collaboration with the global team to optimize duty and deliver cost benefits (e.g., through Free Trade Agreements and other applicable customs schemes) and enable Syngenta to optimize net profit after tax
• Work closely with all relevant stakeholders to adapt operations proactively in response to changes in the legal and regulatory environment (tax and trade compliance)
• Act as the regional process owner for the quality and accuracy of import documentation requirements across APAC countries and monitor the closure of any non-conformities
• Hold accountability for import, export, and customs licenses to operate on behalf of Syngenta legal entities represented in Singapore.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement the APAC customs framework and processes in collaboration with the global customs strategy and policies.
• Support APAC Logistics to deliver smooth and compliant movement of CP and Seeds across the region
• Manage key customs operations related to origin, valuation, classification and be considered as the expert for customs for APAC
• Improve APAC customs capabilities and knowledge in both CP and Seeds through relevant teaching, coaching or supporting methods, including the education of local and regional teams in customs and foreign trade
• Continuously improve processes to identify duty optimization through the application of Free Trade Agreements (e.g. RCEP) and other applicable customs schemes as well as a customs broker strategy
• Control the APAC customs and duties budget in partnership with finance and monitor performance of operational KPIs for communicating with stakeholders
• Ensure Syngenta\'s license to operate is maintained by full adherence to policies, processes, and regulations in collaboration with partner functions (legal and tax)
• Lead the response to customs audits across APAC, coordinate and monitor corrective measures in collaboration with legal & tax
• Maintain a cross functional network inside and outside of APAC supply to ensure alignment - strong link with finance, legal & tax

Design and deploy customs technology to support compliance and productivity gains in line and supported by global initiatives (e.g. SAP GTS)

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

• Bachelor or Master\'s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International trade or agriculture economics
• Expert knowledge of distribution operations in APAC, particularly related to import/export, customs duties and VAT management within a large international company - a minimum of five years of experience in customs or international trade
• High level of understanding of logistics, customs brokerage and international transportation
• High level of understanding of customs regulations, awareness of tax and transfer pricing concepts
• Understanding of trade regulations ideally in agriculture
• Strong ability to find and extract local regulations, interpret, synthesize and communicate findings
• Ability to manage and work under pressure, reacting appropriately in a constantly changing environment whilst working closely with the business environment
• Ability and experience to communicate with authorities
• A good knowledge of the agrochemical and/or chemical business

Critical experience

• Experience in applying customs trade regulations to the international movement of goods in different types of industries within APAC
• Experience in a multinational environment in a multicultural team and/or context

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to work in SAP (navigate across usual transactions, find the information)
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organization skills required
• Strong ability to collaborate with other functions
• Ability to commit to a decision and follow-up support.
• Ability to interact well with people, as part of a team and with other departments or functions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects or customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and in difficult situations.
• Ability to develop new procedures or processes for new assignments.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Communicates with Impact
• Manages performance
• Collaborates across boundaries

Additional Information

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan

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