Trade Compliance Specialist - Temporary

Independent Recruiters; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist for a temporary full-time position in Rotterdam. The role focuses on managing daily customs operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting internal stakeholders across the EU/UK.

You will interact with Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and Product teams on Incoterms, HS classifications, and sanctions, while coordinating with external brokers and optimizing SAP/GTS workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Customs/Trade or related field.
• 2–6 years of experience in customs/trade compliance in a multinational setting.
• Solid knowledge of EU and UK import/export regulations, Incoterms.
• Hands-on experience with SAP and GTS.
• Fluent in English; additional Dutch/German/French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise and support Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and Product teams on Incoterms, HS classifications, origin rules, and sanctions/embargoes.
• Oversee external brokers and manage AEO/special procedures (IPR, OPR, End Use).
• Execute internal trade compliance control framework and conduct audits.
• Utilize SAP/GTS to optimize trade processes and automate workflows.
• Monitor EU/UK regulations and provide internal awareness training.

Skills

Incoterms

Origin rules

Trade compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Customs/Trade or related field

Tools

SAP

GTS

Job description

Beschrijving

Responsibilities Trade Compliance Specialist - Temporary

As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will manage daily customs operations, mitigate compliance risks, and support internal stakeholders across the EU/UK region.

• Operational Advisory & SMEs: Serve as the first point of contact for Supply Chain, Procurement, Legal, and Product teams regarding Incoterms, HS classifications, origin rules, and sanctions/embargoes.
• Customs Broker & License Management: Support, monitor, and control operational customs activities managed by external brokers, maintaining high KPI standards and managing AEO/special procedures (IPR, OPR, End Use).
• Control Framework & Audits: Execute the internal trade compliance control framework, conducting periodic reviews, assessments, and restricted/denied party screening resolutions.
• Systems & Process Optimization: Utilize and optimize trade tools (SAP / GTS), streamline operational workflows, and automate processes to minimize trade flow complexity.
• Training & Regulatory Monitoring: Track evolving EU/UK trade regulations and conduct internal awareness training for Supply Chain partners and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Requirements Trade Compliance Specialist - Temporary

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Customs/Trade, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2 to 6 years of experience in customs and trade compliance within a corporate multinational, customs broker, or customs authority environment.
• Solid, proven knowledge of EU & UK import/export trade regulations, customs procedures, and Incoterms.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP) and trade compliance platforms (Global Trade Services / GTS).
• Fluent in English (oral and written), proficiency in additional European languages (Dutch, German, and/or French) is a plus.

Next to that, it's a plus if you bring:

• Experience with HS Product Classification, particularly within the Chemicals sector.
• Demonstrated experience with AEO certification, special procedures (IPR, OPR, End Use), and integrated customs self-filing setups.
• Knowledge of Excise legislation and excise warehousing.

Salaris

The offer Trade Compliance Specialist - Temporary

A great fulltime temp position in Rotterdam (hybrid is possible), start is asap, initially till end of April '27. Zzp is not possible, you will work in a flex-contract via Independent Recruiters Flex, with a monthly salary of €3200 to €4000 based on 40h.