Import/Export Specialist

About the job

About 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution every day to the security of Switzerland. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at all times.

Import/Export Specialist

90-100 %

Emmen

What you can achieve

• Handling customs clearance for import and export goods taking into account the applicable export control regulations (KMG & GKV)
• Application of various customs procedures (ZAVV, Carnet ATA etc.) as well as preparation of origin calculations
• Issuing customs clearance instructions and creating transport orders for freight forwarders
• Organisation and handling of international transports (road, air and sea)
• Preparation and ensuring compliant shipping including DGR
• Classification and maintenance of goods under the correct customs tariff numbers
• Occasional support in the area of Export Control, e.g. during holiday cover or increased workload
• Participation in customer projects as well as other projects and topics in the field of foreign trade

What you bring with you

• Completed commercial training, ideally with further education in the areas of customs, foreign trade, compliance or forwarding
• Several years of experience in import and export, preferably in a technology or industrial company
• Good knowledge of customs processes, customs tariff classification and Incoterms
• Experience in dealing with customs authorities and logistics service providers is an advantage
• Solid IT skills (SAP, SAP GTS, MS Office); experience with customs software is a plus
• Fluent German and good English skills
• Customer-oriented, independent, structured and solution-oriented working style as well as team spirit
• Willingness to travel occasionally between locations

Do you not meet all the requirements one hundred percent? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people who want to enrich our team. We place great value on diversity and equal opportunities and our goal is to build a diverse team in which everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all people, regardless of their gender, who may have concerns about taking a position in a military-related environment, to apply.

About the department

In a technologically demanding and internationally influenced environment, various specialist departments work closely together to ensure reliable and smooth operations. Topics such as logistics, customs, foreign trade and export control play an important role.

Your benefits

Salary and benefits

We offer you a performance-oriented and market-appropriate salary, 13 monthly salaries as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.

We place great importance on our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours and home office options, among other things.

Flexible working

Discounts

At RUAG, you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.

Advancement and training opportunities

It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals.

Leisure activities

Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off on their birthday, offer a diverse range of sports and the possibility to take additional days off against a salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement.

Your contact person

Gilbert van Reekum

Talent Acquisition Specialist

+41 58 465 38 12