Senior Customs Operations Team Lead (Hybrid)

APL Logistics; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month pay

Global bonus plan

Transport ticket or subsidy

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Training & development opportunities

Open team culture in Rotterdam office

Job summary

APL Logistics in Rotterdam seeks a Team Leader Customs Brokerage to guide a team of customs declarants in handling import, export, and transit declarations with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong communication, and extensive knowledge of Dutch/EU customs regulations, with responsibilities spanning liaison with authorities and digital system optimization.

Qualifications

• Higher education in a relevant field (HBO/Applied Sciences).
• Completed vocational training in Customs, logistics and/or international trade.
• Additional customs certifications (EVO-Fenedex, FENEX or comparable) are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of customs declarants.
• Oversee accurate, timely, and compliant import/export/transit declarations.
• Ensure compliance with all customs regulations and internal procedures.
• Support digital customs systems and monitor regulatory changes.
• Coordinate with Dutch Customs and other authorities.
• Advise stakeholders on customs and trade compliance matters.
• Conduct and support audits and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Analytical thinking

Dutch language

English language

Education

Higher Professional education (HBO)

Vocational Customs training

Customs certifications (EVO-Fenedex, FENEX)

Tools

DMS

Softpak

Portbase

Customaite

Job description

APL Logistics in Rotterdam seeks a Team Leader Customs Brokerage to guide a team of customs declarants in handling import, export, and transit declarations with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong communication, and extensive knowledge of Dutch/EU customs regulations, with responsibilities spanning liaison with authorities and digital system optimization.