Customs Manager

Hichains Corporation; Veghel; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HC Supply Chain (Netherlands) B.V. is seeking an experienced Customs Manager to build and manage our customs function in Veghel. The role focuses on leading AEO and customs warehousing applications and translating requirements into daily warehouse processes.

You will work directly with Dutch Customs, cross-functional teams, and external advisers to secure approvals and implement approved procedures across the operation.

Qualifications

• Based in the Netherlands with on-site in Veghel.
• Preferably living in Noord-Brabant or within reasonable commuting distance of Veghel.
• Proven experience leading AEO and customs warehousing authorisation applications in the Netherlands.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch customs procedures, the Union Customs Code and customs warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Dutch Customs.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AEO and customs warehousing applications, from gap assessment and documentation through customs audit and approval.
• Prepare the AEO Self-Assessment Questionnaire, customs procedures and internal controls.
• Establish customs warehouse administration, stock reconciliation and audit trails together with the warehouse and IT teams.
• Act as the main contact for Dutch Customs and coordinate external advisers.
• Manage ongoing customs compliance and train the operational team.

Skills

AEO compliance

Customs warehousing

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Job description

Company: HC Supply Chain (Netherlands) B.V.

Location and Eligibility Requirement

Candidates must currently be based in the Netherlands and be available to work regularly on-site in Veghel. Candidates living in or near Noord-Brabant are strongly preferred.

Due to the local nature of this position and the need for direct communication with Dutch Customs, we are not considering candidates based outside the Netherlands or candidates requiring international relocation.

Applications without the required senior customs qualifications and proven Dutch AEO and customs warehousing application experience will not be considered.

About the Role

We are establishing a European spare parts distribution centre in Veghel and are looking for an experienced Customs Manager to build and manage our customs function.

Your immediate priority will be to lead our applications for AEO authorisation and a customs warehousing authorisation, and subsequently put the approved procedures into daily operation.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, works directly with the relevant teams and Dutch Customs, and drives the applications through to a successful decision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AEO and customs warehousing applications, from gap assessment and documentation through customs audit and approval.
• Prepare the AEO Self-Assessment Questionnaire, customs procedures and internal controls.
• Establish customs warehouse administration, stock reconciliation and audit trails together with the warehouse and IT teams.
• Act as the main contact for Dutch Customs and coordinate external advisers.
• Manage ongoing customs compliance and train the operational team.

Requirements

• Currently based in the Netherlands and able to work regularly on-site in Veghel.
• Preferably living in Noord-Brabant or within reasonable commuting distance of Veghel.
• Proven experience personally leading successful AEO and customs warehousing authorisation applications in the Netherlands.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch customs procedures, the Union Customs Code and customs warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with Dutch Customs.
• Professional working proficiency in both English and Dutch.

What We Are Looking For

You are hands-on, proactive and persistent. You can translate customs requirements into practical warehouse processes, identify obstacles early and take personal responsibility for moving the applications forward.

Only applicants who meet the location, qualification and relevant application-experience requirements will be considered.