Specialist Inbound

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The mission of the Specialist Inbound Operations-Customs is to ensure efficient and compliant international trade management by streamlining import& export processes and reducing overall lead times.

Key Responsibilities:

 Operations Management

• Conduct and execute full responsibility on HTS code classifications, CIQ pre-testing, tariff info, internal and external trade contracts, duty free trade agreements, and equipped with awareness of regulation changes
• Collaborate with inbound operation team to ensure inbound daily operation smoothly

Government Relationship Develop/maintenance

• Maintain/update the relationship with China custom authorizations and government bureaus
• Support AEO annual audit and grade maintenance, ensuring timely renewal of Customs IC cards and required certificates to uphold operational compliance
• Provide insights on evolving customs policies to align adidas logistics practices with regulatory expectations and enhance trade efficiency

Financial

• Validate CIQ lab pre-testing cost accuracy and set the payment

System and Processes

• Apply knowledge of company and departmental policies to resolve operational issues and ensure timely recording of tracking and freight information
• Operate effectively within systems such as AFS, HUB Light, TCM, Ariba, Origo, SPM, Nova and Infor Nexus
• Support inbound-related projects by assisting with follow-up tasks and participating in system user acceptance testing when needed

Key Relationships:

Internal

• SCM cross functional team: China Distribution Center, OmniChannel Fulfillment & Deployment
• Internal cross functional team: Sourcing, Finance, Tech, Global Product Supply, Global Logistics, Global Customs, Legal, Brands etc

External

• Logistics service providers, factories, system vendor, China Customs authorities, Customs lab etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge / Experience

• Well understanding of Inbound Logistics, Import& Export Customs declaration

PC/Language/Other Skills

• Proficient in Excel/PowerPoint/BI tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Competencies/Attributes

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Integrity
• Team work
• Detail-oriented
• Stress proof

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a supply chain management, logistics or related background
• 2+ years’ experience in inbound logistics from FMCG or retail industries

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