SE CFO
About the Role
To strengthen
our customs team in Siemens Energy we are looking for a dedicated and
experienced candidate to lead our customs organization in Kuwait. As the
Customs Responsible for Kuwait, you will be the direct interface between the
Customs HUB Middle East and the local country teams.
You are responsible for implementing
a holistic and sustainable customs strategy considering the overall strategy of
the company as well as Customs Headquarters. By setting up an adequate customs’
regulatory framework for the region in alignment with the global Customs ICP as
well as locally applicable regulations, you ensure a compliant handling of
customs operations.
As an engaged and collaborative leader, you advice your business areas
and ensure the cooperation with other corporate and global functions in the
region to guarantee holistic guidance for our businesses and excellent
operational performances. You provide the country teams with assistance and
expertise in customs and foreign trade issues as well as strategic and other
business topics.
How you will make an impact
- By thinking strategically and
developing a sustainable regional customs strategy that is accompanied by an
appropriate regulatory concept - By collaborating closely with the
relevant headquarter teams, HUB Middle East Customs Head as well as our
businesses and other Corporate and Global Functions in the region, direct contact
to the different national authorities related to the customs function. - By ensuring efficient and
compliant processes in the countries through the implementation of modern IT
systems and by closely aligning with the country teams regarding best practices
and streamlined approaches to customs and Logistics operations – always in
alignment with the central roadmap, applicable regulations and our IT-strategy. - By supporting our businesses in
their operations and ensuring end-to-end guidance for our projects by the local
teams - By organizing trainings and
setting up training concepts for the regional customs teams as well as other
stakeholders within the company - By being decisive and acting as
the contact person at the regional level for escalations and strategic
decisions - Contract management with regard
to freight forwarder and customs broker
What you bring
- University or college degree as Bachelor/Master
or equivalent degree in the fields of customs/economics, foreign trade law or
comparable - You already gathered at least 5-7
years of experience in the field of customs and have a high level of
professional knowledge, process-wise but also regarding customs and foreign
trade regulations and logistics - You have the capability to
translate legal requirements into processes and systems - Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English and Arabic to ensure clear communication within
the organization as well as towards local customs authorities. - You are a team player with
excellent networking skills who easily adapts to new working environments and
organizations - You are experienced in leading
people and divers teams with different cultural backgrounds
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than
just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+
countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000
dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the
global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people
and the environment.
Our global team is committed to
making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the
boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that
encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization,
new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a
difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo h
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the
same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined
creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates
character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity,
or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate
based on our differences.
- Take an active role in the
world’s energy transition to a greener future. - Become part of a small-sized but
experienced team with the potential to grow rapidly. - With your profound knowledge and
experience – and jointly with your new team – we set the right course for our
kit box team together and continuously improve the standards of our
organization in a “start-up” like atmosphere. - Global exposure.
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