Senior Customs Specialist

Job Summary

We are creating a new organization with the aim to put a well-defined and standardized global Customs and Import operating model in place across all relevant dimensions, from compliance, customer service, operational efficiency to leveraging free-trade agreements and customs costs. 

We are now looking for a professional Senior Customs Expert who will perform execution of continuous improvement for all processes associated with import /export and ensure end-to-end daily activities defined into Customs Roles and responsibilities matrix and compliance with country rules and regulations. You will work directly with regional and local teams with operational/tactical customs activities (import and export flow) and provide stakeholders with customs and trade solutions.

The location for this position is Limburg, Germany and this is a permanent position.

What you will do

1.    Operational Performance:
Drive excellence in import, export, and transit activities.
Optimize processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track performance.
2.    Compliance and Interaction:
Serve as the primary point of contact/act as a representative for local customs authorities.
Ensure adherence to country-specific rules and regulations.
Collaborate with brokers and third parties for seamless customs interactions.
3.    Customs permissions / special matters:
Manage compliance under the Authorized Economic Operator (AEOF) certification.
Manage and control Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and other suspense regimes (e.g., Temporary imports/exports).
4.    Risk Mitigation:
Proactively identify and mitigate business continuity and economic risks related to customs transactions.
Ensure accurate tariff classification for imported and exported goods.
5.    Continuous Improvement:
Implement process enhancements to streamline customs operations.
Stay updated on changes in customs laws and regulations.

We believe you have

• Experience:
  5-8 years in the customs field, preferably in a multinational environment or customs brokerage company/similar
• Knowledge:
  European Union Customs Code (UCC) and Customs Procedures/regimes.
  Experience in Customs Softwares or SAP is a plus
  Domain in the office package, mainly Excel
•  Skills:
  Strong stakeholders’ management skills 
  Strong collaboration and conflict management skills 
  An innovation mindset and a drive to find solutions and opportunities.
• Languages:
  Proficiency in German and English is essential.
• Education & certifications: 
  University degree in Economics, Trade, or related fields.
  Professional Customs Expert Qualification recognized by one of the following:
  A customs authority in the European Union
  An educational institution approved by customs authorities or a professional training organization in an EU Member State
  A professional or trade association recognized by the customs authorities of an EU Member State or accredited in the Union, for the purposes of providing such qualification.
   

We believe that you are a resilient and self-motivated person and an expert in terms of finding and driving improvements. You enjoy working in a dynamic and regional environment with people from various cultures. The challenge of continuously improving and find opportunities for growth through customs trade flows and special regimes is highly motivating to you.