IWC Import & Export Specialist

IWC Schaffhausen is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer and member of the Richemont group. The brand combines precision engineering with refined craftsmanship and operates within an international luxury ecosystem where supply‑chain integrity, regulatory compliance and attention to detail are paramount.

1. Manage end‑to‑end import and export operations for finished goods and components, ensuring on‑time shipments and accurate documentation.
2. Prepare and validate customs declarations, commercial invoices, packing lists and all required trade documentation; ensure correct HS classification and valuation.
3. Ensure compliance with Swiss, EU and international trade regulations, including export controls, sanctions screening and preferential origin rules.
4. Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and internal stakeholders (procurement, warehouse, distribution, after‑sales) to resolve transit issues and optimize routing.
5. Maintain and update EORI/registration data, export licences and audit‑ready records; support customs audits and internal compliance reviews.
6. Monitor duties, taxes and landed cost implications; advise on Incoterms application and cross‑border VAT treatment.
7. Implement process improvements and support digitalisation initiatives for customs and shipping workflows (ERP integration, document templates, KPI reporting).

1. Vocational qualification in logistics, international trade, business administration or equivalent; tertiary degree advantageous.
2. Practical knowledge of customs procedures, HS classification and trade compliance requirements.
3. Proven ability to manage export controls, licences and preferential origin documentation.
4. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; proven capability to liaise with external service providers and cross‑functional internal teams.
5. Detail oriented, organised and able to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast‑paced, international environment.

1. Customs clearance
2. Trade compliance
3. HS classification
4. Incoterms 2020
5. Export controls and licensing
6. EORI registration
7. Freight forwarding coordination
8. SAP
9. Microsoft Excel (advanced)
10. Shipping documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, SAD/AES)

Typically 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in import/export operations, customs brokerage or international logistics; experience within luxury goods, manufacturing or high‑value supply chains is highly desirable.

Vocational training in logistics/international trade or a relevant tertiary qualification; professional customs/logistics certification is a plus.

IWC fosters a precision‑driven, craftsmanship‑led culture where technical excellence and regulatory rigour are valued. The workplace emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, international exposure and continuous improvement within a heritage luxury environment.