Customs Officer

For our client, a fast-growing international organization in Venlo, we are looking immediately for an enthusiastic

Customs Officer (Fulltime/Interim)

In this position you are responsible for the execution of the customs process in the EU DC of our client, in cooperation with the other members (7 colleagues) of the Customs team. He or she is responsible for the generation of the required documents for the Inbound and Outbound process, in daily contact with the DC, Logistics and Customer services teams, and will work according to agreed performance KPI.

What will your responsibilities also be like?

• Maintain bonded DC administration in DM system;
• Classify goods to tariff codes;
• Generate Inbound required documents;
• Release inbound shipments;
• Generate Outbound required documents;
• Manage CITES permits;
• Organize necessary certifications through external institute like Chamber of commerce, Embassy, Consulate;
• Operate accordingly our client AEO procedures;
• Monitors focused progress of customs activities;
• Taking corrective actions where needed in cooperation with the team;
• Identifies risks on customs matters and reports these to the Manager Customs Compliance EMEA;
• Work together with operational departments (including Customer Service) for a best in class service with regards to customs formalities;
• Coordinates the operational planning of the customs execution;
• Keeps record of the customs formalities.

• Direct a temporary contract with our client;
• Good salary and good secondary employment conditions;
• Great career possibilities with meaningful growth opportunities;
• Travel allowance;
• Working in a fast-growing (international) organization and an inspiring work environment where complex issues offer a daily challenge;
• Professional development opportunities to grow your career globally;
• Competitive terms of employment.

• Middle/Higher level education (MBO/HBO);
• Customs education ‘Vakopleiding Declarant’ of the EVO or “Basis Declarant” and the willingness to follow the training “Vakopleiding Declarant”;
• At least 3 years customs experience, including AEO and bonded warehousing;
• Good knowledge of the English language (both verbal and in writing);
• Well experienced in PC based software (MS Office, WMS (MA-WMi), DMS (LSP));
• Knowledge of forwarding, transportation, and logistics processes;
• Ability to function as an effective team member and work well in a moderate stressful environment;
• Good planning skills, able to set right priorities;
• Pro-active, willingness and urge to use own initiative;
• Solution oriented and able to think outside the box to help solve problems.

Your competencies are:

Coordinating capacity, Team player, Flexible, Service minded, Decisiveness, Accurate, Independent, Analytical skills, Pragmatic and solution oriented.

Want to know more? Then contact Rene van den Borst on 06 - 1881 7501.

Interested? Then click on the application button or send your resume to r.vdborst@suc6recruitment.

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