EMEA Trade Compliance & HS Classification Lead

Canon; Amstelveen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

31 days annual leave

Pension plan

Bicycle plan

Canon product discounts

Public transport reimbursement

Free parking

Onsite gym

Learning and development opportunities

International working environment

Exposure to EMEA stakeholders

Specialist customs and trade expertise

Job summary

Canon is seeking an EMEA Logistics Trade Legal Coordinator to ensure compliance with customs regulations and trade requirements across the EMEA region. The role focuses on HS classifications, regulatory changes, and collaboration with logistics partners to support Canon's supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in customs/trade compliance and fluency in English, with Dutch a plus. This hybrid Amstelveen position offers growth within a multinational logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Customs, Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Logistics Compliance, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, import/export processes, and product classification methodologies.
• Experience classifying products using Harmonized System (HS) codes.
• Experience working with customs authorities, customs brokers, freight forwarders, or logistics service providers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex customs/regulatory information.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing operational/compliance data.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload in a dynamic environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Dutch language skills are Nice to Have.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for customs regulations, trade compliance, and product classification across the EMEA region.
• Manage and maintain Harmonized System (HS) classifications for Canon products, ensuring compliance with international customs regulations and company standards.
• Advise internal stakeholders on customs-related topics, including product setup, classification requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Support daily customs operations by providing guidance to logistics providers, brokers, warehouses, and business teams on customs-related questions and issues.
• Monitor customs declarations and duty payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance through reconciliation and validation activities.
• Analyse customs data, reports, and communications from customs authorities to identify potential risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Collaborate with customs authorities, external brokers, and logistics partners to resolve customs-related matters efficiently and effectively.
• Contribute to business projects and operational initiatives by providing trade compliance expertise and ensuring regulatory requirements are incorporated into project plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardise, and automate customs and trade compliance processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Support the development and maintenance of trade compliance documentation, procedures, and knowledge resources.
• Work closely with colleagues across Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Management, and Customer Operations teams.

Skills

Trade compliance

HS classification

Regulatory awareness

Excel analytics

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Access

CRM systems

Job description

Canon is seeking an EMEA Logistics Trade Legal Coordinator to ensure compliance with customs regulations and trade requirements across the EMEA region. The role focuses on HS classifications, regulatory changes, and collaboration with logistics partners to support Canon's supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in customs/trade compliance and fluency in English, with Dutch a plus. This hybrid Amstelveen position offers growth within a multinational logistics environment.