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Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Customs Specialist & VOC Coordinator

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBasel, SwitzerlandNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Commercial vocational training, such as Kaufmann/Kauffrau EFZ, freight-forwarding clerk, or customs declarant.
  • Several years of professional experience in customs and VOC processing in Switzerland.
  • Good knowledge of Swiss customs and duties regulations, including customs legislation, e-dec, tariff classification, preferential agreements, and rules of origin.
  • In-depth knowledge of the legal basis, including the Customs Ordinance and VOC Ordinance.
  • Confident use of customs software.
  • Very good spoken and written German, and good English and French.
  • Accuracy, reliability, and a compliance mindset with risk awareness.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively and to assert requirements with internal stakeholders and authorities.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Analytical thinking and organizational skills, including process optimization and audits.

Responsibilities

  • Act as deputy in the VOC area, including inspection, reporting, and specialist coordination.
  • Act as deputy to the authorized consignor (EA) for origin and supplier declarations (LLE).
  • Own the ethanol area, including preparing and submitting required reports.
  • Ensure compliance with customs, origin, and tax regulations.
  • Review, prepare, and approve proofs of origin and related master data.
  • Conduct origin analyses and calculations.
  • Handle customs clearance matters and analyze and resolve problematic cases.
  • Prepare and review reports, including VOC and route reports, and reconcile data, including in SAP.
  • Advise internal interfaces, including Customer Service, freight forwarding, and export, on customs- and tax-related questions.
  • Review and approve drop-shipment transactions (IGL / VAT).
  • Be officially designated as deputy with the relevant authorities for VOC, origin/EA (including LLE), and ethanol.
  • Participate in the export control committee.

About the Company

Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Brenntag is a global chemical distributor connecting manufacturers with users. It provides distribution, logistics, and value-added services to tailor solutions for clients, ensuring efficient delivery across its network. It differentiates itself with a large international network, a broad range of services, and a focus on supply chain efficiency and transparency. Its goal is to help manufacturers reach target markets and customers obtain chemicals reliably while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Founded
1874

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