Graduate Apprentice Trainee - Customs and Trade

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

About the NATS Program

This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), a flagship initiative of the Government of India designed to equip Indian youth with practical, trade-specific skills. Administered under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973), this program at Volvo Group offers engineering graduates and diploma holders a structured, 1-year practical, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity to build industry-ready capabilities.

Purpose

Support compliance manager to increase the overall Compliance level & minimize risk exposure

Support an adequate level of Compliance Control including broker management, internal control, post entry control etc.

Support compliance manager to increase efficiency, minimize import/export lead time & reduce import/export costs by optimizing usage of trading preferential agreements and duty relief program.

Initiate Continuous improvement activities, cross functional collaboration E2E, proposing process development, in order to optimize the Customs processes and procedures.

Support compliance manager to handle and mitigate existing and/or pending cases e.g. Customs duty drawback, Bank Guarantee, EPCG, Ted refund and other relevant schemes/ regimes including controversy and dispute cases.

Identify waste, eliminate waste, initiate digital /automation development to improve working efficiency. – be the digital driver

Support custom training to internal stakeholders – make it online and more attractive

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Customs and Trade areas

Customs Privileges e.g. Free Zone, CKD, Bonded Facilities and other relevant privileges and concession

HS Tariff Classification

Customs and Trade optimization (duty saving)/ Capturing Trade opportunity

FTAs, Trade policies, barriers, measures

Origin Control and Management

Customs Trainings

Customs Systems/ Automated solutions

Customs Valuation/ Notification management

Customs Process Development/Improvement

Create and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Legal Departments, Sales divisions, Technology departments and Operations on specific export control matters

Secure license applications and other communications with various governmental agencies.

Main Responsibilities

Customs and trade relevant Process setup and management

Customs Database Management

Take the interface between custom authorities and colleagues/partners on customs Audits

Work closely with other departments, external suppliers, forwarders, LSPs, Customs authorities and relevant authorities

Support Brokers evaluation and audit (Customs Broker Management)

Liaise with Customs Authorities (externally)/ Legal (internally) on compliance issue

Assist to develop inbound/outbound/packaging freight flows with focus on reducing customs related lead-times and costs, including provide information on availability as well as legal requirements in utilizing duty relief programs and procedures such as Free zone/Bonded Warehouse, Inward-/Outward Processing relief, VMI set up etc.

Provide customs and trade compliance trainings to Volvo colleagues and key stakeholder

Essential educational and/or training qualifications and certificates

BBA in Supply Chain, Customs, Laws, Economics, International Business or equivalent

Customs and Trade Compliance experience/knowledge is an advantage

Knowledge in logistics, supply chain and automotive industry is preferable

Preferred experience and knowledge

Good thinker than acting based on feelings.

Good potential for digitalization & automation development, self on job learning.

Good communication and presentation skills

Result-oriented

Self-motivated, take initiatives to change process and procedures

Demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision. Getting the work done

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

Creativity/Innovation

Reframing traditional patterns of thinking and applying new and evolving ideas, methods, designs and technologies

High skills in building strong networks/relationships with other departments

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.