EU Customs Expert — Compliance, Audits & Cross-Border Flows

DENSO Europe; Weesp; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO Europe is seeking a Customs Specialist to strengthen compliance, process control, and operational support across the European logistics network. You will manage import/export, origin, and regulatory requirements with a practical approach to ensure cross-border flow, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

The role requires solid customs knowledge, hands-on experience with LTSD/CoO, and the ability to translate regulations into actionable controls and daily processes across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or HBO working level in Logistics, Supply Chain, Customs, Law, International Trade, or equivalent gained through relevant customs experience.
• Strong knowledge of EU customs regulations, import/export processes, transit procedures, bonded warehouse requirements, origin rules, tariff classification, customs valuation, and customs systems.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, warehouse, or European distribution environment preferred.
• Practical experience with LTSD, CoO, and broker management is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard accurate, timely, and compliant customs declarations and customs-related administrative processes.
• Provide central support and guidance for import, export, transit, bonded warehouse, and customs compliance activities across the EU-PCL scope.
• Ensure reliable customs master data by maintaining and validating tariff classifications, origin data, customs values, Incoterms-related requirements, and process documentation.
• Manage Long Term Supplier Declarations, Country of Origin certifications, preferential origin evidence, and related origin documentation.
• Coordinate customs audits, authority requests, inspections, internal control checks, and audit file requirements with readiness and transparency.
• Monitor changes in EU customs legislation and translate them into instructions, practical controls, and improvement actions.

Skills

Compliance mindset

Attention to accuracy

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Structured problem solving

Education

Bachelor/HBO in Logistics, Supply Chain, Customs, or International Trade

Tools

Descartes

DMS

Job description

DENSO Europe is seeking a Customs Specialist to strengthen compliance, process control, and operational support across the European logistics network. You will manage import/export, origin, and regulatory requirements with a practical approach to ensure cross-border flow, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.

The role requires solid customs knowledge, hands-on experience with LTSD/CoO, and the ability to translate regulations into actionable controls and daily processes across multiple