Senior Advisor Global Trade & Customs (APAC)
Opportunity to work in a world class organisation. Partake in our customs operations and trade compliance activities.
About the Team
The Global Trade Compliance team supports compliant and efficient international trade operations across APAC and global supply chain networks. The team works closely with sourcing, procurement, logistics, finance, legal, and external customs authorities to ensure compliance with international trade laws and customs regulations while supporting operational efficiency and business continuity.
About the role
The Senior Advisor Global Trade & Customs supports customs operations and trade compliance activities across Australia and APAC markets. This role assists with tariff classification, customs documentation, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification, and operational customs compliance processes. The successful candidate will support day‐to‐day customs workflows, broker coordination, compliance reporting, and process improvement initiatives while developing expertise in customs operations and global trade compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Customs Operations Support:
o Support import and export customs clearance activities across Australia and APAC operations.
o Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics providers to ensure timely shipment processing.
o Review customs and shipping documentation for completeness and accuracy.
o Assist with resolving customs holds, shipment delays, and operational escalations.
* Tariff Classification & Trade Compliance:
o Support tariff classification activities and customs master data maintenance.
o Assist with origin determination and FTA qualification processes.
o Support compliance with import/export regulations and internal customs procedures.
o Maintain customs records and support audit readiness activities.
* Reporting & Process Improvement:
o Prepare Trade KPI reporting and customs compliance summaries.
o Assist with maintaining SOPs and trade compliance documentation.
o Support process improvement and workflow optimisation initiatives.
o Assist with ERP system updates and trade compliance data management.
* Stakeholder Support:
o Partner with procurement, logistics, sourcing, and finance teams on customs‐related activities.
o Escalate operational or compliance risks as appropriate.
o Support internal stakeholders with customs and trade compliance guidance.
o Participate in ongoing training related to customs regulations and trade compliance requirements.
What you will bring
* 4+ years of experience in customs operations, trade compliance, logistics, or international trade.
* Foundational knowledge of tariff classification, customs documentation, and import/export processes.
* Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, or logistics providers.
* Exposure to FTAs, origin determination, or customs valuation considered an asset.
* Familiarity with ERP or trade management systems.
* Strong organisational and analytical skills.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Effective communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment.
* Strong willingness to learn and develop trade compliance expertise.
* Team‐oriented mindset with a focus on operational excellence.
What we offer
* Safety is the number one priority.
* Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements.
* 18 weeks of gender‐neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions while employees are on unpaid or half‐paid parental leave.
* A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program.
* Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
* Attractive share ownership plan.
* Company‐provided insurance cover.
* Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.
* Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
* Ongoing access to family‐friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
* Leave for all life reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).
* Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).
Respect and Inclusion
At RioTinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, the LGBTI community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves and where all voices are heard, all cultures respected, and a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
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