About Damen Logistics
We're made for ships. We design and build them, finance them, and take care of them throughout their lifecycle. Based on our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship and entrepreneurship, we work together on everything related to ships. We're everything ship.
Within Damen Logistics, warehouse, transport, customs and inventory management come together to realize timely deliveries. With around 1,000 different suppliers annually and more than 500 destinations and customers worldwide, you work in a dynamic, international logistics environment.
As a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist, you are part of Logistics and work from the modern DC in Schelluinen. From here you ensure that our international trade activities run carefully, efficiently and in accordance with applicable customs laws and regulations.
About the role
As a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist, you bring structure to our customs processes, monitor the correct application of regulations, and translate complex issues into practical solutions for the organization.
You work closely with Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Tax, Legal and Compliance, and with external parties such as customs and customs brokers. You also advise on topics such as export control, sanctions legislation and trade compliance.
What will you do?
•Monitor compliance with customs laws, regulations and customs procedures
•Carry out and support internal and external audits, including AEO audits
•Identify and assess risks within import and export processes and advise on appropriate measures
•Advise on customs issues, export control, sanctions and trade compliance
•Follow relevant developments in laws and regulations and translate them into clear procedures and working methods
•Ensure correct documentation regarding customs declarations, origin, classifications and export control
•Improve and structure customs processes and contribute to their proper setup and application in SAP and other customs systems
What do you bring?
•Bachelor's level work and thinking skills, for example in law, fiscal economics, logistics or a comparable field
•At least 3 years of demonstrable relevant work experience in customs, international logistics or trade compliance, for example gained at a logistics service provider, manufacturing company, trading organization or comparable 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 comparable systems is a plus
•Experience at customs or an AEO-certified company, forwarder or shipping agent is a strong plus, as well as 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, precise and results-oriented way of working. You keep an overview and ensure that actions are completed
•Good communication skills and the ability to clearly advise various stakeholders
What do we offer?
An independent, specialist role in which your expertise directly contributes to the way Damen does business internationally. You work at the intersection of international trade, logistics and compliance and get room 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 sports activities
•A gross monthly salary between €4,200 and €5,900 based on a full-time employment, excluding holiday allowance. Your exact salary is determined based on your knowledge and experience. The Metalektro collective labor agreement (cao) applies to this role
•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
Ready for the next step? Do you want to make an important contribution to logistics processes that have a worldwide impact? Apply today and send us your CV and motivation.
Don't meet every requirement, but do you have relevant experience with customs and international trade and the ambition to develop further? We'd love to hear from you.
Recruiter: Ankie van Hees
