Specialist Customs & Foreign Trade (f/m/d)

Freudenberg Group; Weinheim; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg FST GmbH in Germany seeks a Compliance & Customs Specialist to navigate export controls, VAT requirements, and related regulatory duties. The role involves classifying export goods, screening sanctioned lists, and delivering regular reports to internal teams and foreign authorities.

The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving in a global environment. Proficiency in English is preferred, with local language skills considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience.
• Specified years of industry-relevant professional experience.
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training.
• Professional-level English language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screens sanctioned party lists.
• Classifies export goods according to Controlling requirements and standards.
• Provides regular reports and statistics internally and to foreign trade authorities.
• Aligns customs and transports with site(s).
• Manages and resolves Value Added Tax issues.
• Oversees the needs for long-term supplier declarations.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Customer focus

Innovation

Drive & Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Certifications / training

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Screens sanctioned party lists

• Classifies export goods according to Controlling requirements and standards

• Provides regular reports and statistics internally and to foreign trade authorities

• Aligns customs and transports with site(s)

• Manages and resolves Value Added Tax issues

• Oversees the needs for long-term supplier declarations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Relevant Field; advanced degree preferred or compensating years of experience
• Specified Years of Industry-relevant professional experience
• Relevant certifications, system experience, and training
• Professional-Level English language skills preferred

• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg FST GmbH