Customs Associate

Flexport; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches

Commuting costs covered

Health insurance

Pension plan

Equity program

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

25 vacation days

Job summary

Flexport is expanding its Customs team in Amsterdam and seeks a Global Customs Associate who will prepare and file documentation to clear goods, review documents for EU compliance, and classify products using GRIs. You will build strong client relationships and help optimize cross-border shipments in a fast-growing, international environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in customs, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving in a digital,

Qualifications

• 2-5 years current experience in customs.
• Dutch is a plus.
• Ability to handle a large volume of entries.
• Familiarity with Customs product classification and rulings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Next-level logistical problem-solving skills.
• An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed.
• Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it.
• High level of computer literacy. No paper. All digital.

Responsibilities

• Digitally prepare and file all documentation required to customs clear goods (import & export)
• Review and organize incoming documents to ensure compliance with EU Customs Regulations
• Classify products as necessary using GRIs
• Identify the potential for the use of a Preferential Trade Agreement on a per shipment basis
• Maintain excellent working relationship with clients by providing customer service that exceeds client expectations

Skills

Customs experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Dutch language advantage

Job description

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Help us streamline clients' customs processes!

The Opportunity:

Flexport is experiencing massive growth with 2000+ Flexporters across 40+ global offices and warehouses. And we’re just getting started. With revenue growing at breakneck speed, Flexport is looking for a Global Customs Associate to join our Customs Team in Amsterdam. This is a great position for hard-working, detail-oriented professionals looking to develop their career in the international trade industry. You'll be working alongside and learning from some of the smartest people in the logistics industry as we challenge the status quo and reduce the friction in global trade.

You Will:

• Digitally prepare and file all documentation required to customs clear goods (import & export)
• Review and organize incoming documents to ensure compliance with EU Customs Regulations
• Classify products as necessary using GRIs
• Identify the potential for the use of a Preferential Trade Agreement on a per shipment basis
• Maintain excellent working relationship with clients by providing customer service that exceeds client expectations

You Should Have:

• 2-5 years current experience in customs
• Dutch is a plus
• Ability to handle a large volume of entries
• Familiarity with Customs product classification and rulings
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Next-level logistical problem-solving skills
• An obsession with client happiness. You succeed when they succeed
• Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. See something broken? Fix it
• High level of computer literacy. No paper. All digital

What's in there for you:

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment
• Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis
• Commute expenses: Flexport will cover home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam
• 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment.
• Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport.
• A defined pension contribution scheme
• Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members
• Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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