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Working as part of a demand-driven, efficient, circular supply chain, our dynamic logistics teams are consciously committed to and guided by our values. We work with scalable and innovative technical solutions, with our customer in mind. We don’t just go with the flow- we manage it, together with our service-focused, competent, motivated teams around the world.\nSimply put, our Logistics function ensures the right product arrives at the right place, at the right time, with the right quality and at the right cost within all channels- with the least possible impact on the environment.\nWelcome to Logistics!\n WHAT YOU’LL DO\nAs Trade & Customs Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth and compliant international trade operations. You’ll manage documentation, support customs clearance, and help maintain regulatory compliance across all movements of goods. 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Your main collaboration partners will be:\nRegional Trade & Customs Operations Team\n\nTransport Service Providers\n\nCustoms Brokers\n\nDC Teams\n\nFinance Team\n\nIT/System Support Teams\n\n WHO YOU ARE\nWe are looking for people with…\nAwareness of international trade and customs laws (preferred but not mandatory)\n\nExperience in operational customs and logistics\n\nProficiency in trade management systems and documentation tools\n\nStrong organisational skills to manage shipment documentation effectively\n\nA keen eye for detail to ensure compliance with trade and legal regulations\n\nAnd people who are…\nCollaborative team players who work well with internal teams, customs authorities, and transport providers\n\nProblem-solvers who can address operational challenges efficiently\n\nProactive and reliable, with a structured approach to daily tasks\n\nClear communicators who can support training and process updates across teams\n\nWHO WE ARE\nH&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.\nWe 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.\nWHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE\nAt 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.\nEmployee discount card, usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and online\n\nInclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)\n\nJOIN US\nOur 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.\nThis is a full-time role with a local contract. The Trade & Customs Associate is reporting to the Trade & Customs Team Leader. Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page.\nTake the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.\n*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. 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