International Trade Manager

JTI - Japan Tobacco International

Geneva, Switzerland

The growing network of international trade agreements provides opportunities to reduce costs relating to customs duties, to optimize production flows and to use international trade rules to ensure free and non-discriminatory trade in tobacco products. This position has been established to support these business objectives, and the incumbent will contribute to JTI’s trade strategy development, analyze existing agreements, identify possibilities for cost reduction, develop engagement strategies and communicate JTI’s views to key stakeholders. The International Trade Manager will therefore have a central role in positioning JTI on the international trade arena.

Education:

University degree in Law, Economics or Political science, Customs school, or equivalent

Work Experience:

At least 5 years of work experience, preferably in an inter-governmental or governmental trade function, customs administration, or similar position in the private sector

Languages & Computer Skills:

English fluency, other languages an advantage, e.g. French, Spanish, German, Russian. Fully computer literate, especially in MS Office applications.

Areas of responsibilities:

• The incumbent will contribute to strategic projects which require expertize in international trade, and service the organization with expert opinions on international trade, especially regarding commitments and rules under the WTO, FTAs, GSP schemes, BITs and customs arrangements;
• The incumbent will undertake technical analysis of international trade issues in a range of substantial fields and jurisdictions. Typically the analysis will focus on tariff preferences, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade and intellectual property rights;
• The incumbent will manage a database containing information about key trade agreements. This task involves both data entry and processing, and it is important that the incumbent is able to work independently and handle complex technical analysis with attention to detail;
• In order to meet the JTI business objectives in the field of international trade, the incumbent will work closely with Market and Regional teams, HQ functions (GSC, C&CA, Tax group, CTM, Legal), other tobacco manufacturers, governments, international institutions and external consultants;
• The incumbent will give presentations to internal and external audiences and must be comfortable with communicating effectively, concisely and diplomatically with stakeholders at various levels of seniority;
• To perform any other tasks given by the direct supervisor.

The position requires an excellent overview of current international trade policy issues and the ability to relate this understanding to JTI's business objectives.

The incumbent must be familiar with international trade law under the World Trade Organization (WTO) and have a very good understanding of regional and bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs). Substantial knowledge in the fields of trade in goods, technical barriers to trade, intellectual property and dispute resolution mechanisms are particularly valuable.

The incumbent must have a very good understanding of customs operations and procedures, especially in light of utilizing preferential trade agreements. Expert knowledge of rules of origin is highly valuable.

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Please send your complete application to:
Dejan Petrovic, HR Manager using the following link http://www.jti.com/careers_home/careers_working