Full-Time
Head of Customs
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/26/2025
LANXESS
5,001-10,000 employees
Specialty chemicals developer, manufacturer, marketer
No salary listed
Wenden, Germany
Hybrid
Remote work is possible on two days per week.
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- Successfully completed degree in economics, law or business administration; alternatively relevant professional experience in the field of customs
- Many years of professional experience & expert knowledge in customs matters
- Strong project management skills & experience in leading projects in the field of customs & foreign trade
- Project experience with SAP & SAP GTS as well as solid knowledge of logistics processes
- Excellent knowledge of SAP (MM, SD, GTS)
- Strong communication skills, especially in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Fluent in German & English, both written and spoken
- Disciplinary & functional leadership of the Customs Import department, with responsibility for operational customs clearance as well as preference management, tariff classification, and special customs procedures such as inward/outward processing
- Further development of relevant processes & participation in global corporate projects
- Consulting & support for business units on matters of fundamental customs law relevance
- Responsibility for the legal assessment of complex cases within the framework of customs regulations
- Development of future approaches for AI support in the customs domain & the use of new customs procedures, e.g. Centralized Clearance for Imports
LANXESS is a specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and sells chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer-protection products. Its products act as building blocks and functional additives used in coatings, plastics, consumer goods, and other formulations to improve performance and protection. The company differentiates itself through a strong sustainability focus, holding leading positions in indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and ESG ratings, and maintaining a global footprint with about 12,500 employees in 32 countries. LANXESS aims to deliver high-quality specialty chemicals while advancing sustainable chemistry and meeting environmental, social, and governance standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UBE sale yields €500 million proceeds, reducing net debt by 30%.
- Envalior 40.94% stake offered to Advent at €1.2 billion base price.
- Revenue grew to €1.598 billion in January-September 2024 from specialties.
What critics are saying
- Advent rejects Envalior sale due to financing, retaining underperforming stake.
- Envalior misses 2028 EBITDA, slashing purchase price by €500+ million.
- UBE captures LANXESS resin clients in semiconductors using acquired expertise.
What makes LANXESS unique
- LANXESS transforms into pure specialty chemicals company post-urethane divestment.
- Focuses on high-margin consumer protection, additives, and intermediates segments.
- Acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical to lead in specialty chemicals production.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Company News
On September 12, 2012, LANXESS acquired chemicals company Bond-Laminates
Envalior celebrates its official launch as a new company. With a turnover of around EUR 4 billion, and a highly skilled, diverse global workforce of around 4,000 employees worldwide, Envalior ranks among the top engineering materials companies globally.