Analyst Customs Compliance

Adidas; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adidas in Amsterdam is seeking a Customs Specialist to contribute to the timely and accurate management of customs processes and compliance for the Netherlands.

You will support development of procedures, analytics, and controls, act as primary contact for imports, and collaborate with Europe Customs team members to ensure compliant operations and timely documentation.

Qualifications

• A degree in business, economics, logistics, supply chain, information system or operations
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a customs business/department
• Fluency in English, Written and Spoken and Dutch (good to have)

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing development of Customs process, procedures, internal controls, and analytics that will contribute to the ongoing trade compliance management to ensure legal requirements with Customs authorities are met.
• Use appropriate and effective communication methods to stakeholders to support management of external Brokers and customs compliance activities.
• Support the Customs Manager with management of customs authorizations and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.
• Suggest potential improvements to enhance efficiency and control of processes.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration and support with Europe Customs team members.
• Assist and support projects as defined by the Customs Manager in the Netherlands.
• Act as the first customs contact point for any customs topics related to imports in the Netherlands.

Skills

Customs clearance

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Business/Economics

Logistics/Supply Chain

Information Systems

Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Contribute to achieve agreed standard of operational quality on customs process. Ensure a compliant, timely and accurate management of Customs process and documents in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support ongoing development of Customs process, procedures, internal controls, and analytics that will contribute to the ongoing trade compliance management to ensure legal requirements with Customs authorities are met.
• Use appropriate and effective communication methods to stakeholders to support management of external Brokers and customs compliance activities.
• Support the Customs Manager with management of customs authorizations and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.
• Suggest potential improvements to enhance efficiency and control of processes.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration and support with Europe Customs team members.
• Assist and support projects as defined by the Customs Manager in the Netherlands.
• Act as the first customs contact point for any customs topics related to imports in the Netherlands.

Key Relationships:

• Global Customs
• Market Customs teams
• External Customs Brokers
• European Distribution Center teams
• Europe Supply Chain Management team
• Global Logistics
• Carriers / 3PLs

• Customs Authorities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Practical knowledge of customs clearance operations and customs regulations
• Knowledge of supply chain operations is an advantage
• Proficient use of Microsoft office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access) essential
• Demonstrated business reasoning, analytical and critical thinking
• Ability to deal with urgent deadlines by properly planning and organizing customs related issues
• Good planning and organizational skills, and ability to work and deliver in dynamic environments while adhering to specified deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiastic and reliable, positive, self-motivated

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on the areas of business, economics, logistics, supply chain, information system or operations
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a customs business/department
• Fluency in English, Written and Spoken and Dutch (good to have)