Global Customs Lead: Trade & Process Excellence

Nike; Laakdal; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike in Antwerp is seeking a Lead Logistics Customs Specialist to drive customs operations across EMEA, standardizing procedures and ensuring compliance in a fast‑paced, international environment. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve alignment and operational excellence.

You will apply end‑to‑end thinking, translate regulatory requirements into concrete actions, and lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on process optimization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, customs, and international trade or willingness to learn quickly.
• Excellent English communication across levels.
• Proven project management experience with agile methodologies.
• Analytical mindset with focus on improvements.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and translate regulatory requirements into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardizing and improving existing customs procedures.
• Strengthen alignment, consistency, and support operational excellence.
• Lead day‑to‑day customs execution ensuring compliance.
• Support the full end‑to‑end customs process.
• Contribute to complex customs projects with guidance and process improvements.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps.

Skills

English communication

Project management

Agile ways of working

Stakeholder collaboration

Process optimization

Job description

Nike in Antwerp is seeking a Lead Logistics Customs Specialist to drive customs operations across EMEA, standardizing procedures and ensuring compliance in a fast‑paced, international environment. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve alignment and operational excellence.

You will apply end‑to‑end thinking, translate regulatory requirements into concrete actions, and lead cross‑functional initiatives focused on process optimization and continuous improvement.