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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchelluinen, Netherlands€4.2k - €5.9k /moIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • HBO-level education/work-thinking level, for example in law, fiscal economics, logistics, or a comparable direction.
  • At least 3 years of demonstrable relevant work experience in customs, international logistics, or trade compliance, such as at a logistics service provider, manufacturing company, trading organization, or comparable environment.
  • Good knowledge of customs procedures and relevant customs laws and regulations.
  • A structured, accurate, and results-oriented way of working, with the ability to maintain oversight and ensure actions are completed.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to advise different stakeholders clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor compliance with customs laws, regulations, and customs procedures.
  • Conduct and support internal and external audits, including AEO audits.
  • Identify and assess risks in import and export processes and advise on appropriate measures.
  • Advise on customs matters, export control, sanctions, and trade compliance.
  • Monitor relevant developments in laws and regulations and translate them into clear procedures and working practices.
  • Ensure correct documentation for matters including customs declarations, origin, classifications, and export control.
  • Improve and structure customs processes and contribute to their sound configuration and application in SAP and other customs systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP, preferably SAP GTS, and customs software such as Viton, Stratech, Langdon, or comparable systems.
  • Experience at a customs authority or an AEO-certified company, freight forwarder, or ship agent, and in-depth knowledge of international goods flows, customs processes, and compliance obligations.
  • Training as a Customs Declarant / Licensed Customs Broker.
  • Affinity with or basic knowledge of export control, sanctions legislation, and trade compliance; further specialist knowledge can be developed in the role.

About the Company

Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, offering ships and platforms to enable safe, reliable and efficient operation across oceans, seas, lakes and rivers with a focus on sustainability. It uses standardized designs and modular production, collaborating with an international maritime cluster to build ships and share knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company differentiates itself through family ownership, emphasis on standardisation, long-term thinking and a global network that enables knowledge transfer and scalable production. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world, contributing to sustainable local development through its network and craftsmanship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927

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