Key Responsibilities: Operations Management <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conduct and control full responsibility on HTS code classifications, CIQ pre-testing management, tariff info, internal and external trade contracts, duty free trade agreements, and equipped with awareness of regulation changes</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaborate with management team to resolve complex trade issues, ensuring full compliance with legal entities and regulatory authorities</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive continuous process improvements aligned with business needs, and proactively manage urgent or special situations with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Continuously stay updated on and proactively learn Customs policies and regulations, and regularly share key updates with the team while conducting training sessions to enhance overall compliance awareness and capability</li> </ul> Government Relationship Develop/maintenance <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Develop/ maintain/update the relationship with China custom authorizations and government bureaus, while actively researching and analysing regulatory changes impacting import/export operations</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support AEO annual audit and grade maintenance, ensuring timely renewal of Customs IC cards and required certificates to uphold operational compliance</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Analysis and share evolving customs policies to ensure adidas inbound operations and related teams remain aligned with regulatory requirements, enhancing overall trade compliance and efficiency</li> </ul> Financial <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure Customs related cost is reasonable and within budget</li> </ul> System and Processes <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Apply knowledge of company and departmental policies to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate tracking and timely recording of freight information</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Produce reports and business updates efficiently while operating across key systems such as Power BI, AFS, HUB Light, TCM, Ariba, Origo, SPM, NOVA and Infor Nexus</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support inbound-related projects through follow-up coordination and user acceptance testing for system enhancements</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <h1 style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:normal">Internal</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">SCM cross functional team: China Distribution Center, OmniChannel Fulfillment & Deployment, Product Supply</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Internal cross functional team: Sourcing, Finance, Tech, Global Product Supply, Global Logistics, Global Customs, Legal, Brands etc</li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:normal">External</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Logistics service providers, factories, system vendor, China Customs authorities, Customs lab etc</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:normal">Knowledge / Experience</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong understanding of Inbound Logistics, Import& Export Customs declaration</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience in Logistics process optimization and project management is a plus</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:normal">PC/Language/Other Skills</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong analytical and presentation skills with proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/BI tools</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent written and oral communication skills in English</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-weight:normal">Competencies/Attributes</h1> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Self-motivated and able to work independently </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Integrity</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Team work</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Detail-oriented</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Stress proof</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a supply chain management, logistics or related background</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">4+ years’ experience in inbound logistics from FMCG or retail industries</li> </ul>

Assistant Manager, Inbound Customs (Shanghai, SH, CN) @ adidas

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