Company Description

Customs Operation Support Centre Europe/Africa (COSC EA) in Älmhult, Sweden consists of approx. 35 co-workers, divide into 3 Support teams. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 30 countries in the region, on different levels of details. We give daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT-knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.

Job Description

We are looking for a COSC Customs Specialist to join our talented team!

We offer you a position in an inspiring environment where cooperation and high tempo are mixed with great laughter and team spirit. Your application can be the beginning of a long-term relationship and we hope you want to contribute with your experiences and passion for IKEA's future!

As Customs Support Specialist working at Customs Operations Support Centre, you will:

· Send correctly compiled import declarations using a digital solution in direct contact with Customs Authorities in each country.

· Secure good communication and support to and from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities within Europe to ensure timely, accurate and compliant entry according to customs rules and regulations.

· Control and investigate various issues to secure compliance in every customs declaration according to countries legislations.

· Contribute to the development of how we work and reaching our goals within the department.

Qualifications

We believe you have plenty of energy and curiosity to learn and we see that you are a person that is driven and dares to challenge people around you. You have a logical mind and understands IT solutions digital connections quickly.

You are motivated by working in a routine-based environment with high pace.

You can prioritize your work to deliver assignments with high quality.

You have the ability to analyze with focus on details and follow up on relevant goals and deviations.

To be successful in this position we believe that you are:

• Experienced in or have a relevant education within the field of customs and import operation, logistics and/or supply chain
• Service-minded and enjoy working in a structured way both by yourself and with your team
• Excited about working in a routine-based environment where things need to be done right
• Familiar with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and verbal

If you on top of this know how to prioritize your work to deliver assignments with high quality and know how to analyze with a focus on details as well as follow up on relevant goals and deviations, we would love to talk to you!

Additional information

Please note this position is based in Älmhult, Sweden

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting manager Urban Bengtsson, [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Samuel Karlsson, People & Culture Specialist via [email protected].

Apply in English before the 7th of October. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. Please send us your application today.

IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of IKEA IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Supply Area North (SAN) is one of 7 Supply Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund, and Kaunas. SAN consists of several functions, such as Purchasing Development, Supply Chain Operations, Customs Operations Support Centre, Quality Support Centre, and Warehousing Logistics.