Customs Expert – Preferential Origin analyst at Procter & Gamble Company

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Consumer Goods, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor degree
Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance) to ensure integrated trade compliance processes
HTS Classification Experience: Previous experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification is a plus
Process Optimization and Automation: Experience in optimizing and automating business processes. Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, SQL, Oracle, or Python is the advantage
Mindset: A proactive and process-oriented mindset with attention to detail
Team Collaboration: A solution-oriented and open-minded approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of MS Office and SAP
Language Skills: Proficient in English, both written and spoken
Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities

Responsibilities

1st point of contact for any Preferential Origin related questions from various departments (e.g. Business, IT, Vendor)
Detailed knowledge of Preferential Origin and ability to explain calculations/results generated within the tool and associated systems (e.g. ERP)
General knowledge on Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification of P&G Finished products incl. Raw and Packing materials used for production
Monitor and interpret changes in international trade agreements and origin regulations
Evaluate and determine the preferential origin of goods based on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and applicable rules of origin
Ensuring that calculation tool is working correctly and preferential calculations are completed accurately and on time
HTS classification: perform tariff classification (at least on 6 digit level) for Finished Products and Raw materials
Correction of masterdata (e.g. value of materials, removal of Kit-indicator) to process calculation
Where needed, triggering manual calculation for products that are not released by automatic job
Ticket handling for MIC OCS standard processes or system outages
Where root causing of calculation issues is needed, analyze BOM to assess whether final products meet origin criteria
Request, validate, and maintain long-term supplier declarations (LTSD) and origin-related documentation
Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers to collect necessary origin confirmations for purchased materials
Identify opportunities for process improvements, support testing of IT systems origin management tool
Support external internal and external audits

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Preferential OriginHTS ClassificationFree Trade AgreementsRules of OriginTariff ClassificationERPMaster Data CorrectionRoot Cause AnalysisTrade RegulationsSupply Chain

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Customs Expert role?

The job is located in Warsaw at the EU Supply Network Hub.

Is a salary range specified for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Preferential Origin Analyst role?

Candidates need a Bachelor degree, detailed knowledge of Preferential Origin, HTS classification experience (a plus), communication skills for cross-department collaboration, and familiarity with tools like Power BI, SQL, Oracle, or Python as an advantage.

What does the team environment look like at the Europe Supply Network Hub?

The Europe Supply Network Hub is the largest planning center in P&G, handling all supply chain elements from sourcing to distribution, with a focus on global trade strategy and cross-department collaboration.

What makes a strong candidate for this Customs Expert position?

A strong candidate has a Bachelor degree, HTS classification experience, strong communication skills for collaborating across departments, process optimization experience, and familiarity with automation tools like Power BI, SQL, Oracle, or Python, along with a proactive mindset.