Customs Compliance Specialist

Nutreco; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Training in customs & trade

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to own the global customs and trade compliance framework for Global Supply Points across multiple locations. You will design governance, policies and standards for customs, export control and trade compliance and embed them into planning, logistics and procurement processes.

You will lead HS classification, origin determination and compliance controls to strengthen risk management and enable compliant, efficient

Qualifications

• HBO/University degree.
• Proven understanding of customs processes (HS classification, valuation, preferential origin, license management).
• Strong project management and structured working approach.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and control implementation capabilities.
• Effective communicator who can engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Proactive mindset capable of building and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the customs and trade compliance framework for Global Supply Points across multiple locations.
• Design and implement governance, policies and standards for customs, export control and trade compliance.
• Embed governance into daily planning, logistics, procurement and export operations.
• Lead HS classification, origin determination and compliance controls to strengthen risk management.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

HBO/University degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Why join us Own your career at Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company. Our purpose of Feeding the Future unites us into one team, all working together to achieve a meaningful, global impact for generations to come. Empowering and investing in our people and our planet is at the heart of everything we do. Which is why, when you join us as a Customs Compliance Specialist – Global Supply Points, you will be nurtured and equipped to build a rewarding career full of potential.

What you’ll do You will own and shape the customs and trade compliance framework for Global Supply Points across multiple locations, bringing together activities that currently sit across multiple functions into a clear, integrated and consistent approach. Acting as the central subject‑matter expert, you will design and implement governance, policies and standards for customs, export control and trade compliance, embedding them into daily planning, logistics, procurement and export operations. By leading HS classification, origin determination and compliance controls, you will strengthen risk management, ensure effective use of customs facilitations and enable compliant, efficient international trade across all manufacturing and OpCo locations.

Who we’re looking for

• A responsible and accountable professional who is ready to Own this role and build global customs compliance capability
• Strong hands‑on experience in customs, export or trade compliance, including HS classification, origin and valuation
• Proven experience working with customs trade tools and ERP systems in regulated environments
• A structured, analytical communicator with strong stakeholder and project management skills
• A proactive partner who can operate independently while collaborating effectively across global teams

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• HBO/University degree.
• Proven understanding of customs processes (HS classification, valuation, preferential origin, license management).
• Strong project management and structured working approach.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and control implementation capabilities.
• Effective communicator who can engage stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Proactive mindset capable of building and improving processes.

What you’ll receive

• A full time role in a dynamic international setting.
• Competitive salary, pension scheme, and 30 vacation days.
• Opportunities for growth within Nutreco and the wider SHV group.
• Access to additional customs and trade training where beneficial.

As part of Trouw Nutrition, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with a global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and international career paths, supported by the stability and long‑term focus of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses. You’ll work in a purpose‑driven, international environment with the freedom and trust to build, improve and influence global operations.