Customs Manager a.i.

Michael Page (Netherlands); Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 months interim contract

On-site 4 days per week

Job summary

Michael Page Netherlands is seeking a Customs Manager a.i. for an international logistics organization based in Rotterdam. You will lead a small customs team operating across multiple sites and act as the escalation point for complex trade and compliance issues.

You will advise on legislation, support the rollout of new processes, and guide onboarding while driving accountability within the function. Collaboration with site management is essential to ensure cross-site compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in customs, international trade compliance or customs operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing customs teams.
• Strong knowledge of customs legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain or transport environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small customs team across multiple logistics locations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex customs and trade compliance matters.
• Advise stakeholders on customs legislation, regulatory updates and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of new customs processes and procedural improvements.
• Provide guidance during new customer onboardings and operational changes.
• Drive accountability and ownership within the customs function.
• Partner with site management and operational teams to ensure customs compliance across the business.
• Support business continuity during organizational and operational change initiatives.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement projects impacting customs operations.
• Monitor customs performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Travel occasionally to other sites in the Netherlands.

Skills

Customs operations

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Change management

AEO knowledge

Food logistics experience

Job description

• Lead customs operations
• Assignment for 6 months

About Our Client

Our client is an international organization operating within the logistics distribution and supply chain sector in Rotterdam.

Job Description

In this role as Customs Manager a.i. you will:

• Lead and support a small customs team across multiple logistics locations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex customs and trade compliance matters.
• Advise stakeholders on customs legislation, regulatory updates and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of new customs processes and procedural improvements.
• Provide guidance during new customer onboardings and operational changes.
• Drive accountability and ownership within the customs function.
• Partner with site management and operational teams to ensure customs compliance across the business.
• Support business continuity during organizational and operational change initiatives.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement projects impacting customs operations.
• Monitor customs performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Travel occasionally to other sites in the Netherlands.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements for this Customs Manager a.i. role:

• Extensive experience in customs, international trade compliance or customs operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing customs teams.
• Strong knowledge of customs legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, supply chain or transport environments.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and advisory levels.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing change and bringing structure in complex operational environments.
• Knowledge of AEO requirements and customs compliance frameworks.
• Experience within food logistics, cold chain, fresh produce, seafood or frozen goods environments is beneficial.
• Fluent English language skills are essential.
• Dutch language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
• ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start on a highly impactful interim assignment.
• Initial contract duration of 6 months.
• Full-time
• On site 4 days per week