EU Customs Coordination Senior Specialist / Manager

Renrui HR; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading customs consulting company in Madrid seeks an experienced customs manager to supervise import/export operations and ensure compliance with EU regulations. The role requires a valid EU customs certification and a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in customs management, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing industries. Strong problem-solving skills and fluency in both Spanish and English are essential. This position will involve collaboration with internal departments and third-party agents, focusing on risk management and documentation accuracy.

Formación

• Valid customs certification recognized in the EU.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on customs management experience.
• Experience handling import/export for automotive or manufacturing industries.
• Deep knowledge of EU origin rules and customs valuation.
• Strong communication skills and able to liaise with customs authorities.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise customs operations for imports and exports.
• Review customs declarations and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with EU Customs Code.
• Manage certificates of origin and tariff documentation.
• Oversee customs risk management and inspections.
• Provide guidance to third-party customs brokers.
• Maintain data accuracy within customs reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with various internal departments.

Conocimientos

EU customs certification

Customs management experience

Import/export clearance

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Cross-cultural adaptability

Educación

EU Certified Customs Specialist – CCC or equivalent

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Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate customs-related operations for imports and exports in Spain and the EU region.
• Review and validate all customs declarations, HS code classifications, and documentation submitted by third‑party customs service providers.
• Ensure compliance with the EU Customs Code (UCC) and local Spanish customs procedures.
• Manage and audit certificates of origin and preferential tariff documentation (e.g., FORM A and other origin proofs) to ensure maximum tariff benefits.
• Oversee customs risk management and ensure timely resolution of customs inspections, holds, or compliance issues.
• Provide professional guidance to third‑party customs brokers, ensuring their services meet contractual SLAs and internal compliance standards.
• Monitor and maintain import / export data accuracy within company systems and customs reporting platforms.
• Support optimization of customs and trade processes, including ATA Carnet, inward processing, and other trade facilitation programs.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with logistics, supply chain, legal, and finance departments to align customs compliance with overall business operations.

Requirements

• Valid EU‑recognised customs certification (e.g., EU Certified Customs Specialist – CCC) or equivalent Spanish customs qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in customs management within Spain or other major EU countries (e.g., Germany, France).
• Proven experience handling import / export clearance for the automotive or manufacturing industry, especially KD parts.
• Deep knowledge of EU origin rules, HS classification, and customs valuation.
• Strong ability to audit and challenge third‑party customs declarations with high attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Excellent problem‑solving and response capabilities in customs inspection or clearance delays.
• Strong communication and coordination skills; able to liaise professionally with customs authorities, third‑party agents, and internal teams.
• Fluent in Spanish (C1 or above) and English; Catalan and Chinese are a plus.
• Cross‑cultural adaptability to effectively bridge Chinese and European business environments.
• Preferably local Spanish citizens or candidates with valid work authorisation in Spain.

Preferred Background

• Senior customs operators or supervisors from large international freight forwarding or customs brokerage companies with branch offices in Spain.
• Customs department staff from automotive manufacturers (e.g., Volkswagen, PSA / Stellantis, Ford) or Tier 1 suppliers (e.g., Bosch, Hella, Valeo) with established factories in Spain.
• Advisors or consultants from professional third‑party trade compliance consulting firms specialising in EU customs and regulatory affairs.