Regional Customs Compliance Lead, APAC

Job description

At Konecranes, we move goods, equipment and services across borders every day. As global trade regulations continue to evolve, we are looking for an APAC Regional Customs Compliance Lead to ensure compliance, manage customs risks and help prepare the business for emerging regulatory requirements. In this role, you will serve as the APAC regional customs compliance expert, partnering with business stakeholders and global customs teams to ensure efficient and compliant cross-border operations while driving implementation of new customs and trade-related requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with today's customs requirements and for identifying, assessing and leading implementation of tomorrow's regional regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Customs Compliance & Governance Oversee customs compliance activities across the region. Ensure adherence to applicable import and export regulations. Support compliance with customs classification, valuation, origin and declaration requirements. Maintain customs governance frameworks, procedures and controls. Support internal and external customs audits and corrective action programmes. Regulatory Intelligence & Future Readiness Monitor regional regulatory developments and assess business impacts. Act as the regional lead for customs and trade regulatory developments across APAC, monitoring and driving compliance with evolving customs requirements, regional free trade agreement opportunities including RCEP and CPTPP, customs modernization initiatives, authorized economic operator programmes, import/export controls, customs valuation developments, and other customs and trade compliance requirements affecting the region. Translate regulatory changes into practical business requirements and implementation plans. Operational Customs Support Manage customs escalations and customs holds. Support interactions with customs authorities and customs brokers. Ensure customs documentation and declaration processes remain compliant and efficient. Identify and mitigate customs-related operational risks. Performance & Continuous Improvement Define and monitor customs compliance KPIs. Analyse customs performance, trends and risk indicators. Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives. Promote best practices and harmonisation across the region. key responsibilities Customs Compliance & Governance Oversee customs compliance activities across the region. Ensure adherence to applicable import and export regulations. Support compliance with customs classification, valuation, origin and declaration requirements. Maintain customs governance frameworks, procedures and controls. Support internal and external customs audits and corrective action programmes. Regulatory Intelligence & Future Readiness Monitor regional regulatory developments and assess business impacts. Act as the regional lead for customs and trade regulatory developments across APAC, monitoring and driving compliance with evolving customs requirements, regional free trade agreement opportunities including RCEP and CPTPP, customs modernization initiatives, authorized economic operator programmes, import/export controls, customs valuation developments, and other customs and trade compliance requirements affecting the region. Translate regulatory changes into practical business requirements and implementation plans. Operational Customs Support Manage customs escalations and customs holds. Support interactions with customs authorities and customs brokers. Ensure customs documentation and declaration processes remain compliant and efficient. Identify and mitigate customs-related operational risks. Performance & Continuous Improvement Define and monitor customs compliance KPIs. Analyse customs performance, trends and risk indicators. Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives. Promote best practices and harmonisation across the region. Experience • Several years of experience in Customs Compliance, Trade Compliance, Customs Operations or a related area. • Experience working with customs regulations in an international business environment. • Experience supporting audits, compliance programmes and customs process improvements. • Experience collaborating with customs brokers and authorities is considered an advantage. Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to assess regulatory changes and translate them into business actions. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams. • Strong project management and change management capabilities. Knowledge • Strong understanding of import and export compliance, customs valuation, rules of origin, customs classification, customs declarations and customs procedures. • Act as the regional lead for customs and trade regulatory developments across APAC, monitoring and driving compliance with evolving requirements including major regional free trade agreements such as RCEP and CPTPP, customs modernization initiatives, AEO programmes, import and export controls, customs valuation, multi-country customs compliance frameworks, duty optimization opportunities, and other customs and trade compliance developments affecting the region. Why join us? Doing the Right Thing is one of our values and Advancing Responsible Business is one of our strategic enablers. You will play a key role in shaping and advancing regional customs compliance capabilities in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of compliance, business operations and regulatory transformation, helping ensure that Konecranes remains compliant, resilient and prepared for future developments. We believe in curiosity and passion for learning. Flexible & hybrid working is a part of our modern work culture. Interested? Please express your interest at latest by 2nd of October by submitting the application via Apply-link below. We appreciate early applications, as we will start interviewing on the go, and the position is filled when the suitable candidate is found. Konecranes moves what matters . We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.