CoE - Global Customs and Trade Analyst

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  • Location:
    Krakow, Poland
  • Area of Interest
    Finance
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1430377

Global Customs and Trade Analyst

(Global Tax and Customs)

The Cisco Global Customs team runs Cisco's customs compliance and related trade activities. This includes responsibility for compliance around the importation of international cross-border shipments, identifying and assessing global risks, developing world-class customs tools, and working effectively with internal business partners to develop end-to-end processes and solutions. We are organized with teams covering their geographical theatres, as well as vertically specialized key trade related policies and processes such as Valuation, Origin, Classification, Risk and Audit.

The Position

This is a front & back-office role. The finalist will closely partner with Cisco’s Global Tax & Customs Team and various corporate compliance functions and business units to ensure swift management of Trade Compliance information needed to expedite real time trade transactions for Cisco’s internal and external shipments.

The individual will be responsible for contributing towards optimization of company's customs operations across various international markets, analyze and review customs documentation, such as import declarations and shipping documents, to ensure accuracy and adherence to relevant regulations and internal policies. The analyst will support the team in ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, working to mitigate customs risks that could lead to delays, fines, or other penalties, and will contribute to the decision-making process. By identifying areas for improvement in customs processes, the individual will help streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and solve written requests to update, revise or modify Trade Compliance-related data on shipping documentation.
  • Monitor and maintain internal database of reference tables to handle exceptions and requirements for shipping documentation.
  • Analyze correctness and compliance of Cisco shipping documentation
  • Liaise with Technical Support Teams on technical issues, system enhancements.
  • Participate in recurring customs brokerage trade compliance assessments.
  • Support programs and initiatives by monitoring updates in customs regulations.
  • Conduct the unauthorized brokerage analysis.
  • Investigate the correctness and compliance of customs clearance data using customs authorities reports.
  • Create and maintain operational user guides and process documentation.
  • Build, design, enhance and maintain reporting and metrics.
  • Perform data analysis and data mining activities to support decision making around Trade Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Mid-level specialist with relevant experience in Trade, Customs, Export, Logistics or related fields (1,5 – 6 years of experience in the field).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • A BA/MA in finance, international trade, logistics, trade regulatory compliance an advantage.
  • Holistic understanding of trade compliance areas including country of origin, valuation, classification, shipping documentation.
  • Ability to identify issues and communicate effectively with internal business partners.
  • Experience in dealing with multiple and global business functions.
  • Demonstrated commitment to growth and development of skills.
  • Experience in project management, including basic planning and coordination tasks to support project success.
  • Analytical, research and data mining skills.
  • Strong collaboration and business partnership skills.

Why Cisco

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data travelling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and size to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognise our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

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Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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