Regional Customs Manager Western Europe & MAGREB

Job Summary

We are looking for a professional Regional Customs Manager, who will lead the workforce management and development, be an expert in optimizating customs operations by the usage of Free Trade Agreements, special regimes like IPR and any other available benefits. Knowledge on PBE operations, trade flows and tolling are differentials highly appreciated.
Additionally the professional should be able to monitor regional risks and regulatory developments, drive customs brokers performance management. Regional Customs Manager will be the escalation point and support on problem solving for Customs Operations for Imports, Exports and the above mentioned Special Regimes and Benefits.

In this role you will be managing Western Europe and MAGREB region and possibly supporting other markets on spot basis.

The position will be based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You may be required to travel 25% of your time regionally / globally.

What you will do

• Drive regional customs team and manage people development.
• Guarantee trade-flows optimization and the accurate application of special regimes, FTAs, IPRs and other opportunities to improve the duty under management.
• Manage regulatory developments and all risks for customs operations – import and export.
• Resilience, ability to handle ambiguity & dynamic environments.
• Collaboration & conflict management (internally and externally with logistics providers/ customs brokers)
• Build and keep communication with local and regional key stakeholders.
• Manage and support problem solving in the customs operation, and also support business needs.
• Ensure compliance of Free Trade Agreements, IPR, Drawback and all benefits Tetra Pak can apply for, as well as guarantee full compliance with local regulations. 
• Lead the implementation of cross functional procedures with customs brokers and Logistics to standardize and align data declared in customs declarations.
• Perform the origin qualification of all goods exported to countries that have signed Trade Agreements with European countries.
• Be responsible for customs tariff classification and approval.
• Responsible to close open gaps related to the Internal and external Audits.

We believe you have

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Foreign Trade, International Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain or Accounting. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs regulations, special regimes and intercompany trade flows operations as well as other relevant regulations with the countries Tetra Pak has customs operations with
• Native Dutch and  fluent English language knowledge is a must -  German language knowledge is an advantage
• Significant experience in handling audits conducted by government and customs authorities is essential

You have strong leadership skills and have the interest and ability to develop and motivate others. You enjoy working in a dynamic and international environment with people from various cultures. We believe you have the ability to build and maintain successful relations with stakeholders and assure compliance throughout the organisation.

It comes natural to you to deal with ambiguity & change in terms of the way we work and processes.