Associate - Global Trade & Customs - FTA & Origin (KDN)

Discover the tasks that are waiting for you

• supporting supplier solicitation for given Free Trade Agreement (FTA), including request preparation, supplier follow-up, response tracking, and escalation of overdue or incomplete submissions.
• reviewing/preparing certificates of origin and proofs of origin, with particular emphasis on Long-Term Supplier Declarations (LTSDs).
• analyzing bills of materials, product structures, supplier data, material origins, tariff classifications, values, and production information to assess preferential origin.
• analyzing product-specific rules of origin, specific processing requirements, and combinations of rules.
• determining and documenting whether products qualify for preferential origin under relevant Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs and preferential trade arrangements.
• identifying missing, inconsistent, or insufficient origin evidence and preparing clear clarification questions for suppliers, clients, or internal stakeholders.
• maintaining solicitation and qualification trackers, monitoring deadlines and response rates, and providing regular status reporting.
• meeting agreed productivity, quality, and timeliness targets while managing multiple countries, suppliers, products, and deadlines.

Check our requirements

• at least 1 year of experience in customs and trade, with practical exposure to preferential origin, FTA qualification, supplier solicitation, or origin-document management
• hands-on experience in supplier solicitation processes, including supplier communication, follow-up, document tracking, validation, and escalation
• experience preparing or reviewing certificates and proofs of origin, particularly Long-Term Supplier Declarations (LTSDs)
• a good understanding of preferential and non-preferential origin concepts and the supporting evidence required for origin claims
• the ability to interpret and apply product-specific rules of origin under relevant FTA programs and preferential trade arrangements
• strong attention to detail and the ability to identify gaps, contradictions, expired documents, incorrect product coverage, and unsupported origin claims
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to document conclusions and maintain a clear audit trail
• good written and verbal communication skills, with English at B1 level or above
• good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work efficiently with large datasets, apply formulas, filters, lookups, and perform basic data analysis
• a proactive, organized, and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage time-sensitive tasks and communicate risks early
• experience working directly with clients or suppliers is an advantage
• experience with EU preferential origin frameworks is an advantage

Hybrid

Find out what we have for you

• hybrid work
• extensive training package - benefit from Degreed and LinkedIn Learning platforms, technical training, and Microsoft certified training courses
• buddy support - your mentor will guide you through KPMG
• referral programme - get an extra financial bonus for successfully recommending a friend for a job
• cafeteria package - choose the benefits that interest you, such as MultiSport card, cinema and theatre tickets
• private medical care, additional insurance and a wellbeing programme - take care of yourself and your family
• participation in industry events
• trips and team-building events - we will organise and finance the building of team relations
• days off for volunteering - take advantage of 2 extra days off and a grant for charitable activities
• Christmas gifts or bonuses - we remember about the nice gestures