Customs Expert (m/f/x) Customs Expert (m/f/x) Nis, Serbia - Full Time SpotLIGHT of the job Are you passionate about global trade compliance, origin of goods and preferential calculation? Do you enjoy working cross-functionally in an international environment and taking ownership of process optimization and risk management? Are you fluent in English and thrive in a globally connected team? Join us as a Customs Expert in our Global Business Centre in Niš and play a key role in ensuring full compliance, optimized processes and efficient implementation of trade agreements across our global operations. In this role, you will act as the internal expert and consultant driving improvements and enabling smooth collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders worldwide. Responsibilities Operate and oversee all topics related to origin of goods and preferential calculation on a global scale. Analyze, optimize, and implement OG & PC processes; act as internal consultant and monitor process compliance. Provide risk profiles and risk reports; ensure legal requirements and external regulations are fully met. Manage supplier long-term declarations and maintain accurate master data for OG & PC. Monitor and implement all trade agreements; act as a key contact internally and externally. Take functional ownership and continuously develop IT tools related to OG & PC. Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure best-in-class process execution and reporting. Skills & Experience We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection. 5+ years of proven expertise in customs, origin of goods and preferential calculation. Experience in stakeholder management, including interactions with official authorities. Strong knowledge of trade compliance regulations and ability to ensure full legal compliance. Experienced in analyzing, optimizing and implementing processes. Independent, flexible, initiative-taking and results-driven working style. Excellent organizational skills; able to navigate complex environments with multiple priorities. Strong familiarity with SAP and MS Office is mandatory; previous experience in SAP GTS module will be considered as an advantage. Fluent in English, German language skills would be considered as an advantage. What we offer A truly international team - work with colleagues from different countries and cultures. Employee well-being and family support programs – private health insurance and various initiatives to support families and parenting. Social gatherings and community events – designed to foster connection and collaboration among employees. Personal growth - training opportunities accessible internally and externally. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Kristina Popovic Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE