Customs Specialist

Operations Innovation Engineering — Padova — Italy

Safilo is a leading eyewear company, designing, producing, and distributing sunglasses, optical frames, and sports eyewear. Its portfolio includes iconic brands like Polaroid, Carrera, as well as fashion-forward names such as BOSS, Hugo, Tommy Hilfiger, and Marc Jacobs. We value people, innovation, and sustainability to drive inclusive growth and value creation.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Customs Specialist to support import/export operations, ensuring compliance with customs & trade regulations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in tariff classification, customs valuation, origin, trade agreements , and customs documentation. The role reports functionally to the Global Customs Compliance Manager.

As a Customs Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting tariff classification activities & maintaining the correct customs classification of products.
• Verifying customs valuation elements & supporting the correct determination of customs value.
• Supporting origin assessment activities, including preferential and non-preferential origin, and the application of trade agreements where applicable.
• Managing and reviewing customs documentation for imports/exports, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Supporting the correct application of customs procedures & special customs regimes, in line with business and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining customs records and monitoring customs entries to identify discrepancies.
• Collaborating with internal departments such as Logistics, and Tax to ensure alignment on customs & trade compliance matters.

You are the person we are looking for if you have:

• At least 3 years of experience in customs, import/export operations.
• Experience in tariff classification, customs valuation, origin, trade agreements, customs regimes, and import/export customs documentation.
• Good knowledge of customs procedures and operational customs processes related to international shipments.
• Experience gained with customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, customs assistance centers, or AEO-certified companies is considered a strong plus, as is familiarity with topics such as CBAM, EUDR, and U.S. duties.
• Good command of English; knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, problem-solving attitude, and ability to manage priorities under pressure.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with a practical and hands-on approach to operational issues, as well as a genuine passion for customs and international trade matters.

What we offer:

• A working environment based on a solid corporate culture, where you can confront yourself with many professionals and enrich your skills;
• A Smart work mode that allows you to live your best work-life balance (3 days a week/free location);
• National CollectiveLabourAgreement and Job Classification:Occhialeria–Impiegati;
• Salary:startingfrom 28.916€. The salary and job classification level will bedeterminedbased on objective criteria, regardless of gender, such as experience, skills, and seniority;
• Variablecompensation:notprovided;
• Company canteen/mealvoucher, smart working, performancebonus, health insurance as per collective agreement.