Rotterdam Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

DSJ Global; Rotterdam; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DSJ Global in Rotterdam seeks a Customs Manager to lead and develop its customs and compliance function in the region. This hands-on role combines deep EU customs expertise with practical leadership to support growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimise processes across the business.

The successful candidate will oversee a growing customs team, partner with senior leadership, and drive improvements in data quality, controls, and annual compliance programmes while advising customers on

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience within Customs & Trade Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of EU customs legislation and customs declaration processes.
• Experience managing customs compliance programmes, audits, and customs authorisations.
• Background within logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, or 3PL environments.
• Previous leadership, coaching, or team management experience.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience engaging with customs authorities and managing external stakeholder relationships.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, and develop a customs and trade compliance team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Own and continuously improve the customs compliance framework, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with EU customs legislation, including customs declarations, classification, customs valuation, origin, and transit requirements.
• Provide expert guidance on direct and indirect fiscal representation and associated compliance risks.
• Support and maintain customs authorisations and compliance programmes, including AEO-related requirements.
• Prepare for and manage customs audits, inspections, and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Act as the escalation point for complex customs matters, corrections, disputes, and compliance investigations.
• Advise customers on customs and trade compliance matters, helping them mitigate risk and improve processes.
• Drive implementation of new regulatory requirements, including developments relating to DMS, CBAM, sanctions compliance, and other relevant trade regulations.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, digitalisation, standardisation, and improved data quality.
• Maintain productive relationships with customs authorities, brokers, software providers, and external stakeholders.
• Provide training, guidance, and ongoing compliance awareness throughout the organisation.
• Contribute operationally when required, ensuring continuity during periods of absence or increased workload.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team development

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Commercial judgement

Formation

Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

DSJ Global in Rotterdam seeks a Customs Manager to lead and develop its customs and compliance function in the region. This hands-on role combines deep EU customs expertise with practical leadership to support growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimise processes across the business.

The successful candidate will oversee a growing customs team, partner with senior leadership, and drive improvements in data quality, controls, and annual compliance programmes while advising customers on