Customs & Trade Agent (with French)
Lodz, PL, 90-530
About the role:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Customs and Trade Agent to join our team at our cocoa facilities in France. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Customs Declarant in Louviers, ensuring smooth and compliant import and export processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee daily customs operations and documentations.
- Handle export and import declarations for all non-EU shipments.
- Prepare and submit declarations for ocean, air, and road shipments.
- Assist in AEO program audits and follow-ups.
- Verify origin for liquid and solid shipments under trade agreements.
- Conduct RITA tariff code classification.
- Attend both physical and documentary customs controls.
- Provide backup for the Senior Customs Declarant.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyze customs data for trend tracking and strategic reporting.
- Coordinate with customs brokers and third-party logistics for timely processing.
- Assess and mitigate risks in customs processes.
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years in customs and trade, with a preference for French customs knowledge.
- Proficient in English and French (oral and written) to communicate effectively with customs authorities and factory employees.
- Strong knowledge of French import/export laws and customs declaration tools/software.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word) and ERP systems (SAP).
- Excellent multitasking and prioritization in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle variable inputs and follow up on incomplete information.
- Initiative, problem-solving skills, and consistent results delivery.
- Travel: Up to 15% travel to Louviers factory.
We offer:
- Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
- Annual bonus based on your work results.
- Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
- Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
- Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
- PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
- Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
- Group life insurance.
- Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
- As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
- Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
- Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
- And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
- Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
- You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
- Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
- Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
- We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
- Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
Please note that we require all application materials, including CVs, to be submitted in English.
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