Your Mission
- Act as subject matter expert in the region; POC for Trade and Customs
- Ensure PUMA is compliant with current regulations
- Support the region/subsidiaries on understanding, management and application of customs & trade related documentation (CoOs, import permits, etc)
- Support the region / subsidiaries with classification, based on national regulations/interpretations of the WCO and in alignment with the Global Customs & Trade Compliance team
- Conduct training on customs & trade compliance laws and regulations, as well as applicable policies and procedures APAC - based company associates and new hires
- Establish Customs and FTA requirements for countries within the region considering PUMA’s sourcing factories’ locations
- Prepare and deliver training programs for PUMA employees and for the factories (T1) within the region regarding the Free Trade Agreements used by PUMA worldwide (if applicable), the Certificates of Origin, the Rules of Origin and Forms / Templates required by PUMA subsidiaries in using the benefits of FTAs
- Support Global Customs & Trade Compliance team in (i) duty optimization, (ii) classification, (iii) customs valuation, or any other topics, focusing on the region but also from a Global standpoint
- Support and assist with the implementation with any global and/or local/regional project/process that comes up, by being a strong contributor and showing enthusiasm to work as a team player - from both the Customs & Trade team (globally) and from the subsidiaries within the Region
- Represent PUMA towards APAC Industry Federations, if required and in alignment with the Global Head of Customs & Trade Compliance
- Support the countries in the region in any customs audits & assessments – including, if necessary, accompanying and/or representing the company in front of customs authorities