Customs Master Data Specialist Expert

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Purpose

The Customs Master Data Lead is responsible for ensuring that customs classification and origin information is accurate for global regions, timely, consistent, and compliant with Volvo requirements, applicable customs regulations, and related trade rules. This role contributes to transformation of classification process with improved data quality, strengthened master data governance, and effective end-to-end control of customs master data operations, including but not limited to Custom Audits management, Post entry audits and relevant broker performance.

The position also entails the need for automation, analysis and digitalization of classification processes using automation tools, data management practices, and data lake capabilities with respect to industry evolution and future digital goals. This role will primarily support India import and export classification while interfacing with EU and other international regions as required.

What you will do

At Volvo Group, you will play a critical role in strengthening customs compliance and enabling data-driven trade operations across India and global interfaces. You will:

• Own end-to-end customs master data governance (HS classification, Origin, Export Control, FTA) for India, Indonesia & Australia imports and exports
• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely classification and country of origin determination aligned with regulatory and internal requirements
• Drive data quality excellence through structured process controls, KPI tracking, and planned master data audits
• Lead root-cause analysis followed by corrective actions for classification deviations, missing data, and compliance gaps
• Partner with brokers and stakeholders to ensure robust customs execution and master data integrity across the supply chain
• Identify and implement duty optimization, FTA utilization, and origin strategy opportunities
• Support customs audits, investigations, and regulatory monitoring (Customs, DGFT, etc.)
• Present key business impacts via Power BI dashboard quarterly due to classification deviations, audits, FTA benefits to Business Areas and Group Finance.
• Lead automation and digitalization of classification process, leveraging tools, data lakes, and analytics to scale classification processes
• Lead export classification process development for the upcoming export projects for Volvo group.
• Contribute to global master data strategy, collaborating with international teams (EU and others)
• Cooperate closely with Customs Developers, Customs Compliance Managers, and Export Control Managers to identify opportunities to develop and implement master data processes within India and internationally.

This role is not just operational-it is strategic, data-driven, and transformation-focused, enabling next-generation customs compliance.

Your future team

You will be part of the India Customs & Trade team, working closely with classification experts, compliance managers, and digital/automation stakeholders.

The team operates in a high-performance, cross-functional environment, collaborating with supply chain, IT, brokers, and global Volvo entities to drive standardization, compliance, and digital transformation

Essential requirements

Do you combine deep customs expertise with a digital and analytical mindset? Are you proactive, structured, and comfortable driving change? In this role, you will bring:

Essential requirements

• Strong expertise in customs tariff classification, origin rules, and export control frameworks
• Proven experience in customs master data management and governance (HS/ECCN/CoO/FTA)
• Hands-on experience in data analysis and representation, root-cause problem solving, and compliance risk management
• Exposure to developing and leading automation tools, digital workflows, or master data platforms
• Very strong communication skills lead to clarity of Data Classification and its impact on the business areas.
• Strong ability to work independently, influence stakeholders, and drive improvements across functions

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain Logistics, International Trade, Engineering, or related field
• Formal training in the area and/or 5+ years’ experience related to Customs Master Data
• Certification in HS classification or customs declarant licensing
• Preferably from Automotive OEM organizations or part of HSN Digitalization/ Automation / AI Organization.
• Experience in bonded warehouse / FTZ / MOOWR or similar duty optimization structures
• Exposure to Power BI, Automate, data lake environments, Power BI, SQL, or analytics tools
• Experience with classification automation or large-scale digital transformation programs
• Knowledge of Classification system: MIC , C4V or SAP platforms like Descartes GDM/MIC

Personal capabilities & mindset

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across financial/ Logistics functions and geographies
• Proactive, self-driven, and improvement-oriented attitude
• Ability to lead and build strong networks and collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfort working in a data-driven, digital, and evolving regulatory environment

What’s in it for you?

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with:

• Opportunity to lead high-impact customs transformation initiatives in India
• Exposure to global trade operations and cross-region collaboration (EU & international)
• A role at the intersection of compliance, automation, and analytics
• Continuous learning in FTAs, digitalization, and regulatory evolution collaborative, inclusive culture focused on innovation and accountability
• Career growth opportunities across global supply chain and trade functions

Ready for the next move?

If you are ready to shape the future of customs compliance through data, automation, and strategic thinking, we would love to hear from you.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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