Import & Customs Operations Expert (f/m/d)

ALDI International; Salzburg; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Remote work options

6 weeks annual leave

Wellbeing support

Professional development

International environment

Modern workplace

Restaurant and drinks

Public transport subsidy

Bike leasing

Employee discounts

Relocation support

Job summary

ALDI International in Austria is seeking an Import & Customs Operations Expert to advise on customs-related matters for imports and manage the end-to-end import clearance process.

You will prepare applications, maintain authorisations, review orders for legality, and support interactions with customs authorities and inspections. A strong background in import customs and ERP/logistics systems is required.

Qualifications

• Completed a commercial apprenticeship or comparable degree relevant to customs, foreign trade, logistics or law.
• Several years of experience handling import customs clearance and related processes.
• In-depth knowledge of customs tariff classification, origin calculations, customs value assessment and customs law.
• Experience applying for and managing import customs authorisations from start to finish.
• Confident internal advice, ability to make recommendations and act as a specialist contact.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on customs-related issues for imports and act as the main contact for customs matters.
• Handle operational import customs tasks and ensure timely, accurate clearance.
• Prepare applications and maintain customs authorisations for imports and communicate with authorities.
• Review internal customs clearance orders for legal validity and completeness.
• Support responses to inquiries from customs authorities and assist with inspections and audits.

Skills

Customs operations

Import compliance

MS Office

German language

English language

Education

Commercial apprenticeship or related degree

Tools

ERP/logistics systems

Job description

How You'll Make Your Mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

• In our continuously growing Import team, as Import & Customs Operations Expert, you will provide advice on customs-related issues pertaining to imports and serve as the primary point of contact for all customs-related matters concerning import processes
• In addition to providing advice, you'll handle operational import customs matters and ensure timely and accurate customs clearance
• You'll prepare applications and maintain customs authorizations for imports, oversee their implementation, and ensure the necessary documentation is in order, as well as timely communication with the relevant authorities
• You'll review internally generated customs clearance orders for legal validity, completeness, and accuracy
• You will provide support in responding to inquiries from customs authorities, resolving internal issues, and assisting with inspections and audits

Your Profile

The requirements of the role include:

• You have completed a commercial apprenticeship or a comparable degree, ideally relating to customs, foreign trade, logistics or law
• You have several years of experience in the operational and strategic handling of import customs clearance and are familiar with the relevant processes in practice
• You have in-depth knowledge of customs tariff classification, calculations of origin, customs value assessment and customs law in the context of imports
• You have experience in applying for and managing import customs authorisations and you are able to prepare applications independently and oversee the process from start to finish.
• You can provide confident internal advice, make recommendations ready for decision-making and act as a specialist point of contact
• You possess excellent analytical skills and a good understanding of the procedural interrelationships involved in customs clearance
• You have a good command of MS Office and experience with customs or ERP/logistics systems
• You have an excellent command of written and spoken German and English
• A P36-, P37- or P38-certification is an advantage

A Career that Benefits You

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

• Flexible working environment (Flexitime, remote work options within Austria and abroad, 6 weeks of annual leave)
• Health & wellbeing support (Wellpass membership, mental health support, wellbeing initiatives)
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• International and collaborative working environment
• Modern workplace and mobile devices to support flexible working
• Restaurant, free fruit and beverages
• Sustainable mobility support (Public transport subsidy and bike leasing)
• Employee discounts across shopping, travel, sports and health services
• Relocation support

Remuneration

Gross annual salary starting from € 62.500*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualifications

Place of work

Moserstraße 42, 5020 Salzburg

Start of work

ab sofort