Customs Specialist - €70k

Katapult; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Daily catered lunches

Health insurance fully paid

Pension contribution

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Flexport in Antwerp, Belgium, is seeking a Senior Customs Associate to help shape our customs operations. You will work with experienced professionals, onboard new clients, build operational SOPs, and lead discussions on classification, origin, and valuation.

You will mentor new hires and collaborate with sales to offer high-level customs guidance, while contributing to projects that introduce new tech, services, and workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs & forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of the Belgium customs market.
• Experience completing customs declarations and using customs software.

Responsibilities

• Complete Belgium customs declarations accurately and efficiently.
• Onboard new clients and develop operational SOPs.
• Mentor and guide new hires in the customs team.
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide high-level customs guidance to prospective clients.
• Contribute to projects building new tech, service offerings, and workflows.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions.
• Lead discussions with clients on complex customs topics.

Skills

Customs & forwarding

Belgium customs market

Classification

Origin

Valuation

Process improvement

Communication

Mentoring

Dutch language

English language

Tools

Customs software

Job description

Are you a seasoned Customs professional with a passion for global trade?

Do you thrive in building processes, solving complex customs challenges, and guiding clients through compliance across Belgium and the EU?

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Customs Associate to join our team and help shape Flexport’s customs operations in Antwerp, Belgium.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced customs professionals, help onboard new clients, build operational processes, and lead high-level discussions on classification, origin, and valuation.

The company

• Global logistics and freight-forwarding company moving $19B+ of goods annually across 112 countries
• 3,000+ employees across 14 offices and warehouses
• Backed by leading investors and growing rapidly
• Mission-driven: simplifying global trade to create a real-world impact
• Antwerp office

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs & forwarding, with strong knowledge of the Belgium customs market
• Hands-on experience completing customs declarations and using customs software
• Expertise in classification, origin, valuation, and the EU tariff system
• Track record of building processes, implementing new ideas, and improving operational efficiency
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Problem solver mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo
• Fluent in Dutch and English

Your Day-to-Day

• Complete Belgium customs declarations accurately and efficiently
• Onboard new clients and develop operational SOPs
• Mentor and guide new hires in the customs team
• Collaborate with sales teams to provide high-level customs guidance to prospective clients
• Contribute to projects building new tech, service offerings, and workflows
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions
• Lead discussions with clients on complex customs topics

What’s in It for You

• €70.000 basic salary + benefits
• Equity program: become a shareholder in a fast-growing private company
• Daily catered lunches, breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office
• Covered home-office commuting costs for employees outside Amsterdam
• 25 vacation days per year (full-time)
• Health insurance fully paid by Flexport
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• Parental leave and Employee Assistance Program