Customs Operations Specialist
Company Description
Customs Operation in Älmhult, Sweden consists of approx. 35 co-workers, divided into 3 Support teams. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 30 countries in the region, on different levels of detail. We give daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT-knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.
We are now looking for a new colleague to our brilliant team in Älmhult!
Job Description
We offer you a position in an inspiring environment where cooperation and high tempo are mixed with great laughter and team spirit. Your application can be the beginning of a long-term relationship and we hope you want to contribute with your experiences and passion for IKEA's future!
As Customs Operations Specialist working at Customs Operations, the main assignment is to secure the Import Control for our FOOD range and send correctly compiled import declarations using a digital solution in direct contact with Customs Authorities in each country.
As a Customs Operations Specialist you will:
- Secure good communication and support to and from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities within Europe to ensure timely, accurate and compliant entries according to customs rules and regulations.
- Control and investigate various issues to secure compliance in every customs declaration according to countries legislations.
- Contribute to the development of how we work and reaching our goals within the department.
DECLARE EVERYTHING – IN TIME – CORRECT – IN COMPLIANCE
Qualifications
We believe you have plenty of energy and curiosity to learn and we see that you are a person that is driven and dares to challenge people and business. You have a logical mind and understands IT solutions digital connections quickly.
To be successful in this position we believe you are:
- Experienced or have an education within the field of customs and import operation, logistics and/or supply chain
- Motivated by working in a routine-based environment at a high pace
- Familiar with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- Comfortable with working and navigating in digital IT solutions
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
If you on top of this have a valid work permit in Sweden, is a service minded and communicative person with the IKEA Culture & Values close to heart that likes structure and enjoy working both in a team as well as by your own, we would really like to talk to you!
Additional information
Please note this position is based in Älmhult, Sweden (No Relocation Support for this position).
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting manager Kevin Fager, kevin.fager@inter.ikea.com If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Samuel Karlsson, People & Culture Specialist via Samuel.karlsson@inter.ikea.com
Please apply in English before the 19th of June, 2025. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. Please send us your application today.
We do not accept applications via email.
IKEA offers well-designed, functional home furnishings at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. The role of IKEA IKEA Supply Services (Sweden) AB is to buy, produce and distribute the IKEA range at the lowest total cost, making high quality available to the customer under good social and environmental conditions. Supply Area North (SAN) is one of 7 Supply Areas in the world, and our co-workers are based in Älmhult, Dortmund, and Kaunas. SAN consists of several functions, such as Purchasing Development, Supply Chain Operations, Customs Operations Support Centre, Quality Support Centre, and Warehousing Logistics.
