(Senior) Customs Specialist EMEA

ADM; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an experienced Customs Specialist to join their EMEA trade compliance team in Amsterdam. This role involves ensuring compliance with customs regulations while engaging in process improvement initiatives across Europe.

Responsibilities include acting as the primary customs contact, supporting strategic initiatives, and conducting audits. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and fluency in English, with additional European languages preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in customs in the EMEA region, focusing on EU regulations.
• Expertise in trade compliance, internal controls, and external audit support.
• Professional proficiency in English, with additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for customs-related matters across EMEA.
• Support Senior Manager in executing strategic and operational initiatives.
• Conduct regular reviews and soft audits of customs brokers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Trade compliance expertise

HS classification

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Customs Specialist to strengthen our EMEA trade compliance function. This role offers the opportunity to operate in an international environment, ensuring regulatory compliance while contributing to continuous process improvement across key European markets.

Location: One of the following locations: Poznań, Hamburg or Amsterdam (hybrid mode - 3 days per week from the office)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customs-related matters across the EMEA region
• Serve as a reliable interface between business functions and customs authorities
• Support the Senior Manager of Customs in the execution of strategic and operational initiatives
• Coordinate and support external customs audits, ensuring full compliance and proper documentation
• Deliver structured training sessions to internal stakeholders to enhance customs awareness and compliance standards
• Perform regular reviews and soft audits of customs brokers and outsourced activities to ensure service quality and regulatory adherence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize and optimize customs processes
• Monitor and support compliance with export control regulations
• Provide clear and reliable guidance to internal stakeholders on customs-related topics

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in customs within the EMEA region, with a strong focus on EU regulations
• Demonstrated expertise in trade compliance, including internal controls and external audit support
• In‑depth knowledge of origin determination methodologies
• Strong understanding of HS classification, customs valuation, Free Trade Agreements, and special customs procedures
• Proven ability to work effectively within structured, cross‑functional and international environments
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented working style
• Professional proficiency in English; additional European languages (e.g., German or French) are beneficial