Job description Global Custom Compliance Manager
About us:
Safilo is a leading player in the eyewear market, designing, producing, and distributing sunglasses, optical frames, sports eyewear, helmets, and goggles. Our portfolio includes iconic brands like Polaroid and Carrera, as well as fashion-forward names such as BOSS, Hugo, Carolina Herrera, Tommy Hilfiger, Fossil, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Levi’s, and Missoni. We value people, innovation, and sustainability—principles that guide our inclusive journey and drive value creation.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a Global Customs Compliance Manager to manage import/export and intra-community trade processes, ensuring full compliance with international customs regulations. You will act as the main contact for Customs Authorities and provide expert guidance on trade compliance. This role reports hierarchically to the Chief Operations Officer and functionally to the Global Tax Director.
As a Global Customs Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring full compliance with customs regulations for all import/export operations, including tariff classification, origin determination, valuation, and recordkeeping.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to meet regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring regulatory changes related to tariffs, duties, and trade restrictions; communicating updates effectively across departments.
- Managing customs audits and maintaining comprehensive documentation for customs and VAT compliance.
- Collaborating cross-functionally, particularly with Tax and Logistics teams, to ensure correct VAT treatment on imports, exports, and intra-community transactions.
- Supporting the Tax function in analyzing customs-related data for indirect tax reporting and reconciliation.
- Ensuring proper documentation retention for VAT compliance in intra-community exchanges.
- Providing expert guidance to internal stakeho
📌 Global Customs Compliance Manager (Padova)
🏢 Safilo
📍 Padova