Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

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Within Damen Logistics, warehouse, transport, customs, and inventory management come together to realize timely deliveries. With approximately 1,000 different suppliers annually and more than 500 destinations and customers worldwide, you will work in a dynamic, international logistics environment.

As a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist, you will be part of Logistics and work from the modern DC in Schelluinen. From here, you will ensure that our international trade activities proceed carefully, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable customs laws and regulations.

As a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist, you will bring structure to our customs processes, monitor the correct application of regulations, and translate complex issues into practical solutions for the organization.

You will work closely with, among others, Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Tax, Legal, and Compliance, as well as with external parties such as customs and customs brokers. Additionally, you will advise on topics such as export control, sanctions legislation, and trade compliance.

• Monitoring compliance with customs laws and regulations and customs procedures;
• Performing and supporting internal and external audits, including AEO audits;
• Identifying and assessing risks within import and export processes and advising on appropriate measures;
• Advising on customs issues, export control, sanctions, and trade compliance;
• Following relevant developments in laws and regulations and translating these into clear procedures and working methods;
• Ensuring correct documentation regarding, among other things, customs declarations, origin, classifications, and export control;
• Improving and structuring customs processes and contributing to their proper setup and application in SAP and other customs systems.

What do you bring?

• HBO (Higher Professional Education) level of work and thinking, for example in law, fiscal economics, logistics, or a similar field;
• At least 3 years of demonstrable relevant work experience within customs, international logistics, or trade compliance, for example gained at a logistics service provider, manufacturing company, trading organization, or similar environment. Good knowledge of customs procedures and relevant customs laws and regulations;
• Experience with SAP (preferably SAP GTS) and customs software such as Viton, Stratech, Langdon, or similar systems is a plus;
• Experience at customs or an AEO-certified company, freight forwarder, or shipping agent is a strong plus, as is in-depth knowledge of international goods flows, customs processes, and compliance obligations.
• Training as a Customs Declarant / Licensed Customs Broker is a plus;
• Affinity with or basic knowledge of export control, sanctions legislation, and trade compliance. Further specialist knowledge can be developed within the role;
• A structured, accurate, and result-oriented way of working. You maintain an overview and ensure that actions are completed;
• Good communication skills and the ability to advise various stakeholders clearly.

An independent specialist position in which your expertise contributes directly to the way Damen does business internationally. You will work at the intersection of international trade, logistics, and compliance and will be given the space to further improve processes and deepen your expertise.

• Personal guidance, freedom, and varied work in an environment where your opinion counts.
• Plenty of opportunities to further develop yourself through education and training.
• A dynamic international working environment with a lot of attention to technology and innovation.
• An open, informal no-nonsense culture with short lines of communication.
• An active social environment with attention to company culture, events, and sporting activities.
• A gross monthly salary between €4,200 and €5,900 based on full-time employment, excluding holiday allowance. Your exact salary will be determined based on your knowledge and experience. The Metalektro collective labor agreement (CAO) applies to this position.
• Excellent employment conditions, including 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days, holiday allowance, a travel allowance of € 0.25 per kilometer, and a good pension scheme.