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Import-Export Compliance Specialist

On-site in Enschede-Overijssel-Netherlands·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Enschede-Overijssel-Netherlands
Contract
Full-time
Languages
Dutch
Experience
10+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • An MBO+ education in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Customs Matters
  • At least 10 years of experience within import/export and international logistics
  • Knowledge of customs legislation, export control, and trade compliance
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE
  • Good command of the Dutch and English languages

Nice to have

  • Preferably training as a Customs Declarant
  • Knowledge of an additional European language is a plus

The role

Do you ensure that our global goods flows are compliant, efficient, and seamless?

Are you an experienced professional in the field of import, export, and customs matters? Do you get energy from complex international logistical processes and do you know how to translate regulations effortlessly into daily practice? Then we are looking for you!

As an Import-Export Compliance Specialist, you play a crucial role in safeguarding the international flow of goods within our organization. You are the specialist in the field of customs and export regulations and ensure that shipments are processed compliantly, timely, and correctly worldwide. In doing so, you work closely with colleagues from, among others, Warehouse, Customer Service, Operations, Trade Compliance, and external logistical partners.

What you'll do

No two days are the same. You combine operational activities with specialist compliance responsibilities and serve as an important point of inquiry within the organization.

  • Coordinating and managing international import and export shipments
  • Preparing, checking, and following up on import, export, and customs documentation
  • Monitoring the correct application of HS codes, certificates of origin, ECCN classifications, and export control requirements
  • Performing checks on import and export declarations
  • Maintaining master data, including supplier declarations and origin information
  • Identifying risks and deviations within export controls and escalating where necessary
  • Supporting the implementation of new laws and regulations in the field of Trade Compliance
  • Acting as a point of contact for colleagues, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and external partners
  • Supporting audits and compliance investigations
  • Initiating and participating in improvement projects within logistical and compliance processes
  • Guiding and training new colleagues to Compliance Coordinator level and higher

What makes this position interesting?

In this role, you will receive a lot of responsibility and the space to make an impact. You work at the intersection of logistics, customs matters, and compliance and are involved in both daily operations and strategic improvements.

Furthermore, you are an important sparring partner for management, operations, and Trade Compliance and get the opportunity to coach colleagues and further professionalize processes.

Who are you?

You are an experienced specialist who maintains an overview, even when deadlines follow one another quickly. You love structure, work accurately, and know how to solve complex issues practically.

You recognize yourself in the following competencies

  • Proactive and independent
  • Strong team player
  • Customer- and service-oriented
  • Accurate and detail-oriented
  • Analytically strong
  • Solution-oriented
  • Flexible in a dynamic environment
  • Strong communicator at all levels
  • Hands-on mentality

What do we offer you?

  • A challenging international position within a leading organization
  • A lot of responsibility and room for your own initiative
  • Collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders worldwide
  • Opportunities to further develop yourself within Trade Compliance and Supply Chain
  • A professional working environment in which safety, integrity, and collaboration are central
  • Market-competitive employment conditions and excellent secondary benefits

Ready to make an impact?

Do you want to use your expertise to ensure international trade flows run compliantly and efficiently? Then apply today and become part of our team.


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