Harman

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role

This role leads the end-to-end customs, logistics, and warehouse operations, ensuring full compliance with PRC regulations while optimizing cross-border efficiency. You will drive strategic partnerships with 3PLs, govern global customs frameworks, and lead a high-performing team to achieve operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Ensure knowledge of PRC compliance and practices is maintained in line with current legislation/regulation through continuous professional development
• Optimize the import/export operation, to improve the efficiency thorough internal /external communication, with standard process and well-prepared documentations.
• Develop opportunities and apply for customs simplifications on behalf of traders including Inward Processing, Outward Processing, Customs Warehousing, Approved Exporter, Duty Deferment, Returned Goods Relief, VAT postponed accounting
• Lead the design and establishment of the company's global customs process framework, covering import & export, customs declaration, bonded operations, and cross-border trade. Drive process reengineering, risk control, and digital transformation of customs workflows to build a unified, company-wide standardized customs management system.
• Respond to customs related enquiries including commodity coding, trade preference, duties, valuation and customs transit
• Monthly Reconciliation for system record/physical stock/customs for manufacturing Handbook and Warehousing handbook. Ensure annual customs verification on manufacturing handbook successfully.
• Achieve operational success in warehouse, including inventory accuracy, safety, and productivity through all approaches like Cycle counting, FIFO discipline, EHS policy, Equipment maintenance, 5S management etc.
• Play key role in service contracting with 3PLs and other logistics vendors by working with Global Logistics teams, lead formal local service reviews with 3PLs based on developed KPI.
• Managing the forwarder and broker agent, regular review of the service agreement and their actual performance
• Oversee customs entry work ensuring accurate and timely submission and follow up action for import and export declarations. Provide cover for brokers when needed
• Create and maintain records for accounts, budgeting and contract purposes
• Develop team’s capabilities and skills to reach market leading level, establish stronger winning and supportive team spirit.
• Build relationships with clients and get to know their supply chains
• Ensure learning from client engagement is shared with the team
• Other tasks assigned by superior.

What You Need to Be Successful

1. Education background:

• University above graduate in SCM, industrial engineering or equivalent

2. Professional knowledge/Skill/Quality:

• Extensive experience in managing various 3PLs.
• Advanced knowledge of Chinese customs regulations and other relevant legal requirements.
• Familiar with ERP, knowledge of SAP is preferred.

3. Working experience:

• 8+ years solid experience in Supply Chain, Logistics and Warehouse Management in a   multinational company, Instrumentation/ Industrial filed is preferred.
• Understanding on importation and exportation declaration process
• Understanding on customs laws/regulations and always up to date for the relevant update
• Good experience at the relationship management/handling with customs and other relevant government officers

4. Others:

• Strong Leadership skills, 5+ year managerial position experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cross functional teams and governmental agencies.
• Good analytical and strong negotiation skills.
• Good command of English, both oral and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Bonus Points if You Have

• Proven Track Record in Manufacturing/Industrial Sector: Extensive experience specifically within the Instrumentation or Industrial field, understanding the nuances of importing/exporting capital goods or components.
• Advanced Customs Expertise: Hands-on experience with special customs regimes​ such as Inward/Outward Processing, Bonded Warehousing, Duty Deferment, and Returned Goods Relief (RGR).

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work in an office.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work one day per week for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location.
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development