Global Customs Excellence Lead (80-100%), (m/f/d)

Accelleron is accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries as a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications. Building on a heritage of over 100 years as a trusted industry partner, the company serves customers in more than 100 locations in over 50 countries. Accelleron’s 3,000 employees are continuously innovating to deliver best-in-class products, services, and solutions that are mission-critical for the energy transition. You will join a team of experts in an exciting international environment, committed to excellence and innovation. Together, we support our customers in driving the transition toward sustainable industries with cutting-edge technology, deep expertise, and smart solutions. At Accelleron, we foster diversity and inclusion, welcoming and celebrating individual differences as a source of strength. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and continuously improving Accelleron's global customs target operating model, governance framework and customs capabilities. Working within the Value Chain organization and reporting to the Head of Group Trade Compliance, you will build and continuously develop a best-practice customs organization, establish global process ownership and drive the ongoing development of customs governance, processes, controls and capabilities across the company. Your responsibilities: Design, implement and continuously improve Accelleron's global customs operating model, including governance, process ownership and organizational responsibilities across the organization. Lead the development of global customs frameworks and controls covering customs valuation, origin & preference, classification, customs procedures and broker governance. Develop, implement and maintain a risk-based customs maturity roadmap and translate strategic objectives into executable improvement initiatives. Own and maintain Accelleron's global customs governance framework, ensuring that customs processes, controls and capabilities continue to evolve in line with business growth, regulatory requirements and strategic priorities. Define customs business requirements, master data governance and reporting requirements and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate integration into business and digitalization initiatives. Establish customs monitoring, analytics, KPI frameworks and assurance mechanisms to support sustainable customs governance and continuous improvement. Build customs capabilities across the organization through training, guidance, governance and stakeholder engagement. Act as a trusted advisor on customs-related matters and support interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including customs authorities and external advisors. Your background: 10+ years of experience in customs and international trade within a multinational environment. Proven experience building, transforming or significantly improving a customs organization, governance framework or customs operating model. Strong expertise in customs valuation, including related-party transactions, transfer-pricing interaction, circumstances-of-sale analysis and customs audit readiness. Strong knowledge of origin & preference, customs classification, free trade agreements and customs procedures. Hands-on experience working with SAP GTS and ERP solutions in a customs and trade compliance environment; experience with SAP S/4HANA is considered a strong advantage. Strong project management, change management and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to influence and drive change across a global organization without direct authority. University degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Law or a related discipline. Fluent written and spoken English. Your benefits: Development & Growth Opportunities Attractive compensation & benefits Employee Assistance Program Global Parental Leave Program Opportunity to Build and Shape a Global Customs Excellence Function We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about Accelleron, take another look at our website . Accelleron Data Privacy Statement: Job Family Group: Operations