Global Head Customs & Trade Compliance (CTC)

ph3Global Head Customs Trade Compliance (CTC) /h3 pLocation: Basel, Switzerland /p pDuration: 6-month contract /p pLanguages: English, German or other Swiss national language. /p pNote: 2 positions needed 1 with 60% and one with 40% workload /p h3Position Overview /h3 pThe 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. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 h3Leading CTC /h3 ul liPartners with stakeholders at the global, regional and local level to ensure high quality, timely and compliant CTC services /li liEnsures cross divisional engagement and alignment for decisions impacting CTC /li liDevelops and rolls-out the Global CTC Strategy, Policies and internal standards safeguarding Novartis' assets and interests /li liSets direction and acts as the overall subject matter expert for strategic planning, CTC advice, risk management, issue resolution and audit management /li liIs 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. /li /ul h3Compliance Risk /h3 ul liEnsures that global guidelines and policies are implemented and strictly followed by internal associates and externals (customs brokers, consultants etc.) in CTC relevant transactions /li liEnsures adherence of Company to embargoes and other trade restrictions through a design of appropriate processes and controls in all company's activities /li liMonitors 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 /li liDesigns 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 /li liEnsures 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 /li /ul h3Planning Structuring /h3 ul liEstablishes a global stakeholder network to ensure strategic initiatives and changes in business are identified and the CTC implications are reviewed for proper treatment /li liAdvice 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 /li liDesign 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 /li liIdentify needs for CTC rulings, lead preparation of supporting documents, support negotiations with customs authorities, coordinate implementation, and agreed terms. /li liIdentify 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 /li liDefine and implement vendor strategy for service providers e.g. customs brokers /li /ul h3People Self-Development /h3 ul liDesign 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. /li liRole model a leadership style which is inclusive, proactive, respectful, change agile, innovation/creativity and results driven with a strong customer service focus /li liAct 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. /li liBuild and develop talent, and drive a continuous improvement mindset in the organization /li liTrain the CTC organization in technical matters and enhance professional development plans. /li liEnsure staffing of the overall company CTC organization with required expertise (e.g. technical, business partnering, data science, ...) /li /ul h3KPIs /h3 ul liCTC strategy review process defined and rolled out. /li liTimely review and efficient impact analysis of external developments (e.g. changes in EU or OECD regulations) on Company Group. /li liTimely support of ongoing business projects. /li liDevelopment and management of CTC associates /li liEffective and efficient governance structure agreed with Supply Chain Operations in the different functions (NTO, GDD and NIBR) /li liEffective 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. /li liEnsure accurate and timely support within the team on CTC matters /li liOperates within the agreed annual budget and business plan for the organization and custom duty spend /li /ul h3Education Experience /h3 ul liResponsibility 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 /li liMaster's degree in economics or law with additional qualifications in btrade compliance /b /li liPreferably 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 /li liDeep expertise in bCustoms Trade Compliance, including import/export regulations /b, btrade controls, sanctions, customs planning, and dispute resolution /b. /li liStrong understanding of global supply chains and binternational trade processes. /b /li liExperience with ERP systems, particularly SAP, and the implementation of compliance-related controls and automation. /li liKnowledge of bcustoms valuation, transfer pricing, indirect tax implications /b, and cross-border trade structures. /li liCandidates must hold a valid bSwiss work permit or Swiss/EU passport /b /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr