Trade & Customs Associate

H&M Group•Robbinsville Township, NJ

1d•$29 - $32

About The Position

WHAT YOU’LL DO Financial Planning & Cost Management Review and approve transport and trade invoices. Specialized Operations & Administration Provide training to local teams on changes in trade regulations, processes and on system roll outs and updates. Support with processing and day-to-day execution of customs filings and related documentation, including customs declarations, bill of ladings and invoices for all international movements of goods, including commercial and NCG. If in house customs filings - Prepare and submit customs declarations. Monitor inbound shipping schedules to ensure timely customs clearance activities and coordinate ETAs with receiving warehouse team where required. Utilize local SOPs for customs purposes, suggesting or making updates where required. Coordination & Stakeholder Management Coordinate with customs brokers and transport service providers to ensure timely and compliant shipment processing. supporting the resolution of delays associated with customs clearance. Support the Trade & Customs team with routine and operational tasks to ensure smooth execution of trade activities. Compliance, Risk & Governance Ensure customs documentation is complete and compliant to minimize disruptions. Retain customs documentation to support audit trail for future internal and external customs audits. Support in preparing documents to support customs audits, where requested by H&M regional trade & customs operations team or customs authorities. WHO YOU ARE We are looking for people with… Awareness of international trade & customs laws (preferable but not mandatory). Experience in operational customs and logistics (preferable) Good organizational skills to administer and manage documentation that tracks shipments effectively. Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure compliance with trade and local legal regulations. Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, customs authorities, and transport providers. Proficiency in trade management systems and documentation tools. Strong problem-solving skills to address operational issues efficiently. WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, company match 401k, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community You’ll be able to express your personal style with our employee discount at H&M, & Other Stories, and COS Compensation: Salary range is $28.74 - $31.98 hourly This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion. H&M, in good faith, has assessed this posted range of compensation as the accurate range for this role and location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Requirements

Awareness of international trade & customs laws (preferable but not mandatory).
Experience in operational customs and logistics (preferable)
Good organizational skills to administer and manage documentation that tracks shipments effectively.
Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure compliance with trade and local legal regulations.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, customs authorities, and transport providers.
Proficiency in trade management systems and documentation tools.
Strong problem-solving skills to address operational issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

Review and approve transport and trade invoices.
Provide training to local teams on changes in trade regulations, processes and on system roll outs and updates.
Support with processing and day-to-day execution of customs filings and related documentation, including customs declarations, bill of ladings and invoices for all international movements of goods, including commercial and NCG.
If in house customs filings - Prepare and submit customs declarations.
Monitor inbound shipping schedules to ensure timely customs clearance activities and coordinate ETAs with receiving warehouse team where required.
Utilize local SOPs for customs purposes, suggesting or making updates where required.
Coordinate with customs brokers and transport service providers to ensure timely and compliant shipment processing. supporting the resolution of delays associated with customs clearance.
Support the Trade & Customs team with routine and operational tasks to ensure smooth execution of trade activities.
Ensure customs documentation is complete and compliant to minimize disruptions.
Retain customs documentation to support audit trail for future internal and external customs audits.
Support in preparing documents to support customs audits, where requested by H&M regional trade & customs operations team or customs authorities.