Global Head Customs & Trade Compliance (CTC)

pbDuration: /b6-month contract /ppbLanguages: /bEnglish, German or other Swiss national language. /ppbNote: /b 2 positions needed 1 with 60% and one with 40% workload /ph3Position Overview /h3pThe Global Head Customs Trade Compliance (CTC) is accountable for the global strategy, guidelines and policies of the Customs Trade Compliance Function. He designs the core finance and supply chain processes related to Customs Trade Compliance planning, risk management, issue resolution and audit management. The Global Head works in close collaboration with the regional and local Customs Trade Compliance teams and the Supply Chain operations teams at all levels to ensure guidelines and policies are implemented across the organization and must actively monitor the global performance and delivery of the company Customs Trade Compliance obligations. This role is accountable for managing the Customs Trade Compliance implications of the company's global strategic projects in close alignment with Fundsflow, Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ullibLeading CTC /b /liliPartners with stakeholders at the global, regional and local level to ensure high quality, timely and compliant CTC services /liliEnsures cross divisional engagement and alignment for decisions impacting CTC /liliDevelops and rolls‑out the Global CTC Strategy, Policies and internal standards safeguarding Novartis' assets and interests /liliSets direction and acts as the overall subject matter expert for strategic planning, CTC advice, risk management, issue resolution and audit management /liliIs closely linked with the global CTC community to detect new trends, potential challenges and opportunities for the Company and represents company and company's interests in trade organizations. /lilibCompliance Risk /b /liliEnsures that global guidelines and policies are implemented and strictly followed by internal associates and externals (customs brokers, consultants etc.) in CTC relevant transactions /liliEnsures adherence of Company to embargoes and other trade restrictions through a design of appropriate processes and controls in all company's activities /liliMonitors changes to rules and regulations, defining the guidelines and policies for adaptation, working in close collaboration with divisional, regional and country business leaders, the regional and country CTC organization, and the Global Indirect Tax team, Fundsflow and Transfer Pricing /liliDesigns process and tools incl. data management and ERP functionality to effectively and efficiently implement standards and controls in day-to-day operations. Provide a framework/operating model for compliance for the countries in the form of tools and templates /liliEnsures an effective and aligned CTC control framework is established and rolled out across the Company organization, controls are executed and issues and audit points are monitored and action plans established /lilibPlanning Structuring /b /liliEstablishes a global stakeholder network to ensure strategic initiatives and changes in business are identified and the CTC implications are reviewed for proper treatment /liliAdvice global functions such as NTO, GDD and NIBR on CTC related questions for strategic projects, audits, litigations aligned with Fundsflow, Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing /liliDesign and monitor new CTC concepts (e.g. for new business set-ups) in close collaboration with Fundsflow, Global Head IDT and Global Head of Transfer Pricing /liliIdentify needs for CTC rulings, lead preparation of supporting documents, support negotiations with customs authorities, coordinate implementation, and agreed terms. /liliIdentify and monitor custom duty liabilities and leakages, propose suitable actions and implement them in close collaboration with the Fundsflow, Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing team /liliDefine and implement vendor strategy for service providers e.g. customs brokers /lilibPeople Self-Development /b /liliDesign and implement CTC governance structure with clear accountabilities and responsibilities, for global, regional and local teams. Ensure each country has appointed/designated a CTC responsible manager. /liliRole model a leadership style which is inclusive, proactive, respectful, change agile, innovation/creativity and results driven with a strong customer service focus /liliAct as center of competence and knowledge sharing center for all matters related to CTC, including provision of regular updates to the members of Novartis CTC network. /liliBuild and develop talent, and drive a continuous improvement mindset in the organization /liliTrain the CTC organization in technical matters and enhance professional development plans. /liliEnsure staffing of the overall company CTC organization with required expertise (e.g. technical, business partnering, data science, ...) /li /ulh3KPIs /h3ulliCTC strategy review process defined and rolled out. /liliTimely review and efficient impact analysis of external developments (e.g. changes in EU or OECD regulations) on Company Group. /liliTimely support of ongoing business projects. /liliDevelopment and management of CTC associates /liliEffective and efficient governance structure agreed with Supply Chain Operations in the different functions (NTO, GDD and NIBR) /liliEffective communication and interaction with key stakeholders e.g. within Tax - IDT and TP -, Finance - Group, Region, Country, Fundsflow -, company Operation - Supply Chain, IT at global and local levels. /liliEnsure accurate and timely support within the team on CTC matters /liliOperates within the agreed annual budget and business plan for the organization and custom duty spend /li /ulh3Education Experience /h3ulliResponsibility of developing and bleading CTC associates /b in the regional and local CoE as well as working with key stakeholders bthroughout the global organization /b /liliMaster's degree in economics or law with additional qualifications in btrade compliance /b /liliPreferably successful career in big 4 firm and/or reputable legal firm in bcustoms and trade matters and in-house customs and trade compliance management role (8 years or more) /b /liliDeep expertise in bCustoms Trade Compliance, including import/export regulations /b, btrade controls, sanctions, customs planning, and dispute resolution /b. /liliStrong understanding of global supply chains and binternational trade processes. /b /liliExperience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and the implementation of compliance-related controls and automation. /liliKnowledge of bcustoms valuation, transfer pricing, indirect tax implications /b, and cross-border trade structures. /liliCandidates must hold a valid bSwiss work permit or Swiss/EU passport /b /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr