Customs Specialist

Marel; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Customs Specialist - EMEA to secure expert insights on customs tariffication, origin determination, and export controls across the EMEA region. You will liaise with internal teams, brokers, and authorities to ensure compliant cross-border operations, while driving improvements and ensuring timely risk resolution.

The role emphasizes collaboration across sites and divisions, regulatory awareness, and proactive stakeholder engagement in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in International Trade or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' professional experience in Trade & Customs within the EMEA region, with focus on EU regulations.
• Experience with product classification, Country of Origin, and preference origin qualification; knowledge of export controls and sanctions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support regional trade compliance programs across EMEA.
• Ensure import/export regulations, customs laws, sanctions, and trade controls are followed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external brokers for compliant cross-border transactions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Investigate and resolve customs- and trade-related issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and digitalization in trade compliance operations.
• Create and deliver trade compliance training and awareness activities.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on customs-related matters.
• Own Country of Origin and Certificates of Origin processes and policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in International Trade

Tools

ERP systems

SAP GTS

Job description

At JBT Marel, we are currently looking for a Customs Specialist - EMEA to join our Global Supply Chain organization. In this key role, you will help ensure seamless and compliant international trade operations across the EMEA region. You will serve as a trusted expert on customs matters, product classification, country of origin, export controls, sanctions, and trade compliance, while working closely with internal stakeholders, customs authorities, brokers, and external experts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive trade compliance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with stakeholder engagement in a truly international environment. If you thrive on solving complex regulatory challenges, driving process improvements, and influencing compliance excellence across a global organization, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

As part of the JBT Marel Trade & Customs Compliance framework within Global Supply Chain, the Customs Specialist is responsible for key components of Trade & Customs compliance across JBT Marel. You will secure expert insights on customs tariffication, assessment of Dual Use components, define Country of Origin, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. You will support daily operations relating to export control, sanctions screening, customs, and trade security, while effectively bridging collaboration between sites and divisions across customs regions.

You will play a key role in ensuring that regulatory requirements and business processes associated with cross-border movements function smoothly and compliantly, while also ensuring that issues and risks are identified and resolved efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Support the execution of regional trade compliance programs across EMEA.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs laws, sanctions, and trade controls.
• Partner with internal teams and external customs brokers to support compliant cross-border transactions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact across EMEA jurisdictions.
• Investigate and resolve customs- and trade-related issues.
• Identify and support process improvements, automation, and digitalization initiatives within trade compliance operations.
• Create and deliver trade compliance training and awareness activities.
• Provide clear and reliable guidance to internal stakeholders on customs-related matters.
• Be responsible for customs tariffs, customs classifications, and product origin determination for new products, including communication with customs authorities, lawyers, and other customs experts.
• Own processes and policies for determining Country of Origin and Certificates of Origin.
• Be responsible for customs matters related to non-standard shipments.
• Support the Global Trade & Customs Director in local and regional projects.
• Participate in global logistics projects and support activities related to master data and policies.
• Collaborate with Innovation and Procurement teams to implement new customs requirements into existing ways of working.
• Drive internal broker reviews, communicate findings, and support the closure of identified gaps.
• Lead broker rationalization efforts across EMEA.

What You Bring

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills combined with the ability to drive performance through communication, motivation, and project management.
• A collaborative team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide others when needed.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects.
• A self-starter who can work independently and proactively.
• Ability to build consensus and manage resistance within a multicultural environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and networking skills.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in International Trade or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Trade & Customs within the EMEA region, with a strong focus on EU regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in trade compliance, including internal controls and external audit support.
• Solid experience with product classification, Country of Origin determination, and preference origin qualification.
• Understanding of export controls and sanctions regimes; knowledge of U.S. export control regulations is an advantage.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with ERP systems; experience with a Global Trade Management System such as SAP GTS is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary organization is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.
• One of the following locations: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Boxmeer (hybrid mode - 3 days per week from the office).

Why Join JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, you will become part of a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are embedded in our culture. We offer the opportunity to work with talented colleagues around the world, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact on international trade compliance within a growing and evolving business.