Senior Tariff Specialist

ABOUT UNILEVER IN KATOWICE

It is Unilever’s in-house centre of business partnering and operational excellence in the area of finance services, supply chain, customs, procurement, integrated planning and performance delivery. There are 300 people in Katowice Hub.

The modern Katowice Hub office, whose interiors were designed according to the principles of sustainable development, is located in the city centre of Katowice, Poland.
We are working in the hybrid way to use the time spent in the office to influence collaboration and straighten the team spirit, using special designed for this purpose office areas. 

CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Tariff team as part of European Customs Team is responsible for maintaining classification of all Unilever products that are moved cross borders and for determining the preferential origin of the goods. Core team is based in Katowice Hub and is closely cooperating with Customs Experts located in different European countries.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passioned about customs  & tariffs,  then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Manage and control customs declarations and tax assessments from a legal and compliance perspective (audit proof)

• Country specific customs requirements fulfillment;

• Preferential origin check, customs classification and supervision on duty rates applied in SAP GTS;

• Requesting of LTSD and other proof of origin from 3rd party suppliers via SAP GTS;

• Issuing the LTSD and other proof of origin to Unilever clients;

• Daily tariff customs related issue solving;

• Manage ways of working with the 3PL, different Unilever departments and other non-Unilever parties involved in new product launches;

• Manage relations with customs brokers, logistics, finance, planning and procurement department.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Experience in customs /logistics

• Good knowledge of logistics processes

Skills

• Communication skills followed by Fluent English

• Collaboration

• Problem Solving

• Risk & Compliance

• Stakeholder Management

• Data Analytics

• Good overall computer skills (Excel, Power Point)

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.

• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

• TALENT CATALYST: Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 
 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility.

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.

• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.

• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.

• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.