Customs Manager - EMEA
Customs Manager – EMEA
Location: Sint\-Niklaas (Hybrid Work Model – 3 days in office)
Reports to: Senior Manager, Customs Compliance (EMEA)
Why Join Us?
Are you passionate about international trade and customs compliance? Do you thrive in a dynamic, cross\-border environment where precision and collaboration are key? Join our EMEA Customs team and help shape the future of global trade operations. You’ll work with diverse teams across continents, ensuring our products move seamlessly and compliantly across borders.
Your Impact
As a Customs Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the Senior Customs Operations Manager ensuring our import and export operations meet all legal and business requirements and managing a team of customs professionals in different EU countries and the UK. You’ll be part of a high\-performing team that supports compliance across multiple regions, with a strong focus on:
- Customs Compliance: Ensure adherence to customs regulations for shipments from Asia Pacific and Latin America to the EU and UK.
- Manage in\-country customs team: support the local country teams in operational execution of the in\-and outbound flows from and to bonded warehouses.
- Trade Expertise: support the senior manager on questions on free trade agreements, product classification, and customs valuation to support smooth operations.
- Cross\-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal departments (e.g., procurement, logistics, legal) and external stakeholders (e.g., customs authorities, brokers, carriers) to monitor and optimize product flows.
- AEO \& SOP Management: Guide and take ownership of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) monitoring in several EU countries and the UK, internal audits, and harmonization of standard operating procedures.
- Process Improvement: Audit customs documentation flows and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Provide guidance, advice, and training for direct reports split across regional teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5\-10 years of progressive experience in customs or trade compliance.
- Strong understanding of customs legislation and operational processes.
- People management skills to manage smaller in\-country teams, including performance management, and resource planning
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex data sets.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal); additional languages are a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working remote for 2 days a week while staying connected with your colleagues across Europe.
- Travel Expectations: Occasional travel within Europe is required to support audits, team collaboration, and engagement with customs authorities and external partners.
- A collaborative, international work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in global trade and customs.
- Exposure to strategic projects and cross\-regional initiatives.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
If you're looking to grow your career in customs compliance and be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and global collaboration, apply now!
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Hiring Range:
€65,145\.60 EUR \- €81,432\.00 EUR annually
annually
Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
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