Import/Export Compliance Specialist

ILS Benelux (BE); Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ILS Benelux (BE) is looking for an Import/Export Compliance Specialist. This role ensures compliance with EU Customs regulations and supports daily import/export operations, including the review of shipping and customs documentation.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience in Import/Export Customs Compliance and proficiency in customs tariff classifications. Excellent communication skills in English are essential, and experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in Import/Export Customs Compliance.
• Proficiency with customs tariff classifications and ECCN classifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Global Trade Management system transactions on hold.
• Validate and maintain customs tariff classifications.
• Support audit and compliance reviews as assigned.

Skills

Import/Export Customs Compliance

Customs Tariff Classifications

EU Export Controls

ERP Systems

MS Excel

Tools

Oracle

Global Trade Management (GTM)

Restricted Party Screening tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Import/Export Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with EU Customs, export regulations, trade sanctions, and other trade compliance matters relating to acquisition projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Global Trade Management (GTM) system transactions on hold and take necessary action.
• Assign, validate, and maintain customs tariff classifications (HS / CN / TARIC), ECCN classifications and Country of Origin data for globally traded products.
• Perform Restricted Party Screening (RPSL/DPL) and support export control and sanctions compliance activities, including due diligence reviews and escalations.
• Support daily import/export operations, including review of shipping and customs documentation, customs clearance support, and coordination with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
• Assist with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) validations, End User Agreements, and other import/export compliance documentation requirements.
• Support maintenance and continuous improvement of trade compliance programs, procedures, ERP/GTM data, and internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting import/export activities and support implementation of required business process updates.
• Investigate and follow up on shipment delays, customs issues, and documentation discrepancies.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including Customer Care, Distribution, Procurement, Service & Repair, Tax & Finance, QA/Regulatory, and Transportation to support trade compliance requirements.
• Support audits, compliance reviews, and other Trade Compliance projects as assigned.
• Travel may be required up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Import/Export Customs Compliance, with practical knowledge of international trade, customs, and export regulations.
• Proficiency with customs tariff classifications (HS / CN / TARIC), ECCN classifications, and Country of Origin validation.
• Proficiency with EU Dual‑Use Regulation, export controls, and sanctions compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Oracle preferred, and Global Trade Management (GTM) systems.
• Working understanding of Restricted Party Screening tools, such as Descartes, Kharon, or Securimate preferred.
• Experience supporting daily import/export operations, customs clearance activities, and shipping/customs documentation review preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing and distribution company, especially within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry (strongly preferred but not required).