Customs Declarant

Bertelsmann; Puttershoek; Remote; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time-for-time arrangement

25 vacation days + 3 extra non-sick?le

Extra vacation week option

Travel allowance

Employee Benefits @ Work discounts

Gym discounts

Bike plan

Active employee association

Personal and professional development

Opportunity to contribute ideas

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a Customs Declarant to join its Consumer Products operation in Puttershoek. You will manage import/export declarations, ensure compliance, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize customs processes.

The role requires accuracy, two-shift availability (06:30–21:30), and English proficiency; visa sponsorship is not available. A competitive gross monthly salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Accurate and proactive professional with a mindset for international logistics.
• Educational level: MBO+ or HBO; customs knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in customs or international logistics is beneficial.
• Strong MS Office skills and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth customs operations and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare, process and verify import/export/transit declarations.
• Monitor documentation for compliance with customs legislation.
• Collect and validate data for declarations.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate solutions with stakeholders.
• Support inspections, checks and audits by customs authorities.
• Maintain contact with authorities, carriers, customers and internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of customs processes.

Skills

Accuracy

Proactive

English proficiency

Administrative work

International logistics

Education

MBO+ or HBO level

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Customs Declarant within an international logistics environment? At our Consumer Products operation in Puttershoek, you will play an important role in ensuring smooth and compliant customs processes. As the operation continues to develop, we are looking to further structure and optimize our customs activities, creating opportunities to contribute your expertise and improve the way we work.

You will work in a dynamic supply chain environment where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement are key. Together with your colleagues, you will help ensure that import, export and transit activities are handled efficiently and in compliance with all applicable customs legislation.

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 and optimization 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;
• Flexibility to work in a two-shift schedule, with the earliest start at 06:30 and the latest finish at 21:30 on weekdays;
• Availability to work on Saturdays.

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. You will contribute to the further development of our customs processes 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;
• 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 contribute ideas and help improve customs processes within an evolving operation.

WHAT'S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

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

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