Customs Compliance Specialist

Maersk; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is looking for a Compliance Specialist in Antwerp, Belgium. The role involves assisting in customs operations, managing compliance tasks, and ensuring that the legal requirements are met.

The ideal candidate should be a native Dutch speaker fluent in English, have strong computer skills, and demonstrate attention to detail. Responsibilities include drafting notifications, following up deadlines, and communicating with customs and clients.

Qualifications

• Native level Dutch and fluent English are mandatory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of using Stream Software.
• Must be a team player with flexibility and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support customs operations and assist in drafting customer notifications.
• Follow up on filed documents according to deadlines.
• Communicate with customers and customs via email.
• Generate KPIs and register litigations.
• Monitor customs procedures and perform internal quality control.

Skills

Native level Dutch

Fluent English (written and verbal)

Microsoft Office skills

Attention to details

Excellent writing skills

Stress resistant

Flexible attitude

Ability to work independently

Tools

Stream Software

Job description

Overview

Compliance Specialist should actively strive to contribute to compliance and understand legal requirements as well as internal work processes to minimize risk for Maersk, including through regulatory and customer requirements. The position should be well acquainted with strategy at a Customs Operations level with a particular focus on the Customs Compliance business in the Country. The role supports the Compliance Manager and the Senior Compliance Advisor in managing compliance tasks in line with the organizational strategy, goals, policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the customs operations organization: assist in drafting notifications to customers.
• Follow-up of files, taking into account the deadline set by the customs authorities.
• Communicate with customers and customs, mainly via e-mail.
• Generate KPIs.
• Register litigations.
• Prepare files by requesting documents from customers.
• Monitor and follow-up on customs procedures on a country level.
• Perform internal quality control.

Qualifications

• Native level Dutch and fluent English (written and verbal).
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office and Stream Software.
• A team player with a flexible attitude.
• Attention to details and accuracy.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Stress resistant.
• The ability to work and plan your work independently.

Equality, Diversity and Accessibility

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