Global Customs Compliance Expert

Job Title: Global Customs Compliance Expert

Job Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Our client, a leading ICT company is looking for an experienced Customs Compliance Expert with at least 10 years of relevant experience based in its office in the Netherlands.

What you will do:

• Cooperation with International Organizations: Establish Communication channels with international organizations such as WTO/WCO and manage the cooperation efforts with said organizations. Gain insights into customs policies and industry trends, and strive for policy guidance in favor of our client based on their business scenarios.
• External Relations and Cooperation: Assist in planning and establishing good relations with customs at a regional level, identify and submit favorable policies for the company and drive the implementation of said policies. Promote external communication and cooperation, and effectively utilize consultant resources to support business operations.
• Audit Response: Provide professional support for regional customs audits, track the audit process, identify risks in advance, provide countermeasures and guidance, and organize the summary and sharing of audit experiences.
• Risk Mitigation: Manage regional customs risks and ensure customs security. Work with process owners of local business departments to assess risks, analyze root causes, and implement improvement plans to reduce regional customs risk exposure. Organize and assist countries in the conduct of annual customs risk assessments and on-site audits.
• Training and enablement: Develop and implement the regional customs compliance training plan, and support the planning and cultivation of regional customs clearance personnel. Drive the continuous improvement of the global customs clearance cycle and reduce tariffs.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree or above. Majors in Supply Chain Management / International trade and Economics / Communication Engineering / Logistics Management…etc. are preferred.
• At least 10 Years of customs compliance experience.
• Fluent in English speaking, reading and writing. English will be the working language for this position.
• Proficient in the legal framework of WTO and WCO, and general theories, rules and the latest trends in the customs field of major developed countries
• Proficient in one or more aspects of customs policy research, customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin, export control, customs compliance, and risk management.
• Proficient in customs business processes and having comprehensive customs knowledge such as customs valuation, preferential policy use, origin, tariff classification, and trade control.
• Familiar with EU laws and regulations, sensitive to changes in customs policies, with relevant work experience in the customs field and business planning capabilities.
• Good organizational skills, communication, coordination and team management skills.
• Good at team motivation and teamwork.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly gain the trust of people and organizations. Good communication skills, teamwork, written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to perform comprehensive control on customs compliance and risk identification.

Please note: To be considered for this role, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the Netherlands.

What our client offers:

We offer you an exciting professional career in one of the leading and fastest growing multinational telecommunication companies, challenging work and a competitive salary package. Personal development is ensured through many training opportunities in Europe and abroad.

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.