Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined — and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your dream job… Just be prepared to dream big.

Apple has been serving our customers through a wide range of critical business functions, which are key to Apple’s continued success.

We support and promote career development throughout the organisation, offering an exciting career with many opportunities to enable you perfect your existing skills - and acquire new ones.

We are looking for a Customs Compliance Analyst to be part of our Trade Compliance team which supports Customs and Indirect Tax Compliance within Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. The role is based in our Bengaluru Office and will focus on the compliance requirements for Customs across the country.

Teamwork is important at Apple, and every day you will connect with and be supported by your peers and colleagues at one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world. As an individual contributor, you will have responsibility for contributing to our continued success and be a key player within your job function.

Description

As Customs Compliance Analyst, we look forward to your expertise in two core areas :

• CORE CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE :
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of Customs Compliance, including GST legislation, MOOWR scheme, and SEZ schemes.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in Customs Classification, with in-depth knowledge of General Interpretative Rules (GIR), relevant notifications, and circulars.
• Skilled in accurate classification of goods using HS codes and determination of applicable duty rates.
• Well-versed in Customs Valuation principles and origin determination under Free Trade Agreements
• AUDIT RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Develop & maintain internal controls which demonstrate accuracy & compliance of all regulations
• Conduct periodic internal audits to identify gaps in process
  
  

Responsibilities

• Ability to apply Customs legislation and best practices effectively to business operations and partner ecosystems.
• Experienced in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across diverse business functions and supply chains.
• Capable of analyzing regulatory notifications, identifying interpretational challenges, and communicating implications to cross-functional teams.
• Experienced in managing external Customs brokers to ensure compliance, accuracy in duty payments, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Manage end-to-end customs projects, including planning, execution, stakeholder coordination, and compliance with applicable regulations
• Primary point of contact for all audit requests issues by Indian Customs
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant/ Lawyer/ or a degree in International Trade
• Must possess excellent analytical, communication, presentation, problem solving and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and proven ability to meet tight deadlines
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an MNC is an advantage
• 5+ years of experience in Customs Compliance
• Self-motivated and flexible, who works well both individually and in teams.