Customs & Compliance Lead

Manuport Logistics; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Additional benefits

Résumé du poste

Manuport Logistics seeks a Customs & Compliance Lead to oversee daily customs operations and drive process improvements.

You will act as central contact, guide colleagues on complex cases, and onboard new clients, ensuring a seamless start to the team’s duties. The role requires independence, accuracy, and a team-focused mindset in a bustling logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced declarant with strong knowledge of customs processes (import/export/transit/PoUS).
• Familiar with key systems and regulations; CBAM, bonded warehouses, VAT warehousing.
• Interested in IT and able to be a key-user in operational systems.
• Independent, accurate and responsible; a true team player who shares knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily customs operations and ensure documents are handled on time.
• Serve as central contact and guide colleagues on complex cases.
• Contribute to process and system optimization for more efficient workflows.
• Support audits, permits, monitor files and claims, and take on complex cases when needed.
• Onboard new clients, guiding initial cases and ensuring a smooth transition to daily operations.

Connaissances

Dutch & English

Team player

Independent worker

Responsible

Description du poste

As a Customs & Compliance Lead, you are responsible for the daily operations and further development of our customs activities. You support the team in their day-to-day work, maintain oversight and ensure that documents are handled correctly, efficiently and on time.

You act as a central point of contact within the department and provide support on complex cases and operational challenges. Thanks to your experience, you are able to quickly set priorities, bring structure and guide colleagues where needed.

In addition, you play an active role in optimizing processes and systems. You contribute to more efficient workflows, support colleagues as a key-user and collaborate with internal stakeholders to continuously improve the way we work.

You are involved in audits and permits, ensuring quality and compliance across the department. You also monitor files and claims, and take ownership of more complex cases when needed.

Finally, you play an important role in onboarding new clients by ensuring a smooth start, guiding initial cases and guaranteeing a seamless transition to the team’s daily operations.

Knowledge is power

• You are an experienced declarant with solid knowledge of customs processes and formalities (import, export, transit and PoUS).
• You are familiar with key systems and regulations and have experience with various customs procedures and special regimes (e.g. CBAM, bonded warehouses, (global) fiscal representation and VAT warehousing).
• You have an interest in IT and feel comfortable acting as a key-user within operational systems.
• You work independently, accurately and with a strong sense of responsibility.
• You are a true team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues when needed.
• You have a good command of Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a plus

Life at MPL

At MPL, we pride ourselves on being different. We don’t settle for status quo, we push the boundaries and challenge one another to become the best versions of ourselves. We always work as a team, valuing every one of our team members.

• Vibrant international working environment
• Fun team activities that keep us connected
• Competitive salary package, plus additional benefits

Ready to be different?

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Decision

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There’s no micromanagement here. You get trust, responsibility, and support. Yes, in that order.

At MPL, innovation doesn’t follow, it leads. We build smarter flows, faster links, and a culture that’s always one step ahead. That’s how we do things differently.

Every day at MPL is a fresh adventure. From tackling new challenges to celebrating wins, we thrive on the buzz of constant energy and growth.

It’s not just a job, it’s your chance to grow, be bold, lead, and make a difference.