Customs Coordinator

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

We are looking for a committed individual to lead and enhance the logistic function across the region, with a strong focus in the Philippines projects. In this position, you will demonstrate detailed knowledge on end-to-end customs processes, ensure customs declarations are being completed in an accurate and timely manner, and closely coordinate with local and international stakeholders., as part of the EPC APAC team.

Your Job

• Coordinating closely with local and international suppliers, forwarding agents, recipients, and colleagues.
• Execution of complete tracking process (EPC related).
• Managing customs clearance processes (EPC related).
• Coordination between the Contractor, Transportation service provider, Broker/Agencies and Customs offices for the project goods/equipment (EPC related).
• Optimize Supply Chain. Develop and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain, negotiate costs, and improve efficiency.
• Approving and archiving of orders and shipping documents as well as invoices.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations and standards

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, negotiating skills, networking.
• Experience in business process analysis and design is a plus.
• Team player with excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build partnerships and collaborate globally and cross-functionally.
• Education: Degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration or equivalent ; candidates with a strong technical background are preferred. 
• Experience:
  • Minimum: Five (5) years of experience in logistics management, with a proven track record of success.
  • Preferred: Renewable or similar power industry experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
  • Excellent analytical abilities with a focus on data-driven decision making
  • In-depth knowledge of supply chain management, transport regulations, and industry best practices
• Personal Attributes: Assertive, confident, with excellent communication skills. Team player with problem-solving abilities and an independent working style;

Essentials

Travel: Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.

We offer you

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package
• Group Medical Insurance Coverage
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with international colleagues
• An open-minded and highly motivated team

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

 We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.