Volvo Group is hiring for the role of Graduate Apprentice Trainee – Customs & Trade Compliance!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

Support customs compliance controls, including document checks, broker follow-up, internal controls, post-entry review and closure of identified gaps.
Maintain customs and trade data, trackers, records and supporting evidence with strong attention to accuracy and deadlines.
Assist with HS classification research, origin documentation, customs valuation inputs, notifications, licences and trade-policy monitoring under guidance from the team.
Support materials relating to duty-relief trade schemes, including bonded operations and EPCG.
Draft and coordinate broker queries, referrals and disagreements, and follow up to close them.
Coordinate with Customs Brokers, logistics service providers, suppliers and internal teams to obtain facts and resolve documentation gaps and move actions forward.
Support customs audits, assessments, queries and case files by organising evidence, preparing working papers and tracking open points.
Identify delays, rework and waste in customs processes; propose simple, practical improvements and help implement approved actions.
Use Excel, Power BI, workflow tools or basic automation to improve visibility, controls and productivity.
Help create presentations, process notes and digital learning material for internal customs and trade awareness.
Learn continuously, ask thoughtful questions, escalate risks early and own assigned deliverables from start to finish.

Requirements:

Graduate in any relevant discipline, including International Business, Supply Chain / Logistics, Law, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or a related discipline.
Customs & Trade Compliance knowledge is a plus.
Relevant internships, academic projects, case competitions, volunteering or student leadership will be considered positively.
Strong critical thinking: separates facts from assumptions, tests information and reaches practical, evidence-based conclusions.
Ownership mindset: commits to outcomes, follows up consistently, keeps stakeholders informed and closes the loop.
Attention to detail: converts directions into clear next steps and moves work forward with appropriate urgency.
High learning agility: quickly understands unfamiliar regulations, systems, products and processes; applies feedback without repeated prompting.
Clear communication: can write concise emails, explain a problem logically and speak confidently with colleagues and external partners.
Comfort with numbers and data, with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Exposure to Power BI, Python, SQL or automation is an advantage.
Good organisational and attention-to-detail skills, particularly when handling documents, deadlines and compliance evidence.
Collaborative and responsible, while being willing to question constructively, raise risks and ask for clarity.

Graduate Apprentice Trainee - Customs & Trade Compliance

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