Customs Declarant

Bertelsmann; Echt-Susteren; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a Customs Declarant for a brand-new location in Echt. You will help establish and optimize import, export and transit processes, ensuring compliance with customs regulations in a dynamic logistics campus environment.

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, handling declarations, data verification and process improvements while supporting inspections and audits. A proactive, accurate mindset and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• MBO+ or HBO level education.
• Experience in customs or international logistics is a plus.
• Good MS Office knowledge.
• Strong English language skills.
• Accurate and proactive in an international setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and verify import, export and transit customs declarations.
• Monitor customs processes and ensure all documentation complies with current legislation.
• Collect and validate data required for customs declarations.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate solutions with stakeholders.
• Support customs inspections, physical checks and audits.
• Maintain contact with customs authorities, carriers, customers and internal departments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customs processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Teamwork

English language

Education

MBO/HBO level

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Ready to take the next step in your career as a Customs Declarant within an international logistics environment? In this role, you will become part of the implementation of a new customer at our brand-new location in Echt. Together with your team, you will help establish and optimize customs processes from the ground up while ensuring that import, export and transit activities comply with all applicable customs legislation.

You will work in a dynamic supply chain environment where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement are key. As one of the first Customs Declarants on site, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape the customs operation for a new customer and contribute to one of the most modern logistics campuses in Europe.

YOUR TASKS

As a Customs Declarant, you are responsible for ensuring smooth customs operations and maintaining compliance with international customs regulations.

• Prepare, process and verify import, export and transit customs declarations;
• Monitor customs processes and ensure all documentation complies with current customs legislation;
• Collect and validate data required for customs declarations;
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate solutions with internal and external stakeholders;
• Support customs inspections, physical checks and audits;
• Maintain contact with customs authorities, carriers, customers and internal departments;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of customs processes within the operation.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for an accurate and proactive professional who enjoys working in an international logistics environment.

• MBO+ or HBO working and thinking level;
• A recognized customs qualification is considered an advantage;
• Experience in customs or international logistics is a plus;
• Good knowledge of MS Office;
• Affinity with logistics processes and administrative work;
• Good command of the English language;
• Flexible to work in shifts, with the earliest start at 06:30 and the latest finish at 21:30 on weekdays.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

At Arvato, you'll have the opportunity to build your career in an international logistics environment where your expertise truly makes a difference. From day one, you'll contribute to the setup of a new customs operation while continuing to develop your professional skills.

• A gross monthly salary between € 2.560 - € 4.164 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience;
• Time-for-time arrangement;
• 25 vacation days plus the opportunity to earn 3 additional "non-sick" leave days;
• The possibility to purchase one additional working week of vacation days;
• Holiday allowance;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• Travel allowance;
• Employee Benefits @ Work (discounts on various products and services);
• Discounts on your gym membership and bike plan;
• An active employee association with informal activities and team outings;
• Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development within a fast-growing international logistics organization;
• The opportunity to help build the customs operation for a new customer from the very beginning.

WHAT'S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

• Phone interview with the recruiter;
• First interview;
• Assessment;
• Second interview;
• Offer.