Customs Manager a.i.

In This Role As Customs Manager A.i. You Will

• Lead and support a small customs team across multiple logistics locations.
• Act as the escalation point for complex customs and trade compliance matters.
• Advise stakeholders on customs legislation, regulatory updates and compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation of new customs processes and procedural improvements.
• Provide guidance during new customer onboardings and operational changes.
• Drive accountability and ownership within the customs function.
• Partner with site management and operational teams to ensure customs compliance across the business.
• Support business continuity during organizational and operational change initiatives.
• Contribute to automation and continuous improvement projects impacting customs operations.
• Monitor customs performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Travel occasionally to other sites in the Netherlands.

Lead customs operationsAssignment for 6 months

Requirements For This Customs Manager A.i. Role

• Extensive experience in customs, international trade compliance or customs operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing customs teams.
• Strong knowledge of customs legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, supply chain or transport environments.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and advisory levels.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing change and bringing structure in complex operational environments.
• Knowledge of AEO requirements and customs compliance frameworks.
• Experience within food logistics, cold chain, fresh produce, seafood or frozen goods environments is beneficial.
• Fluent English language skills are essential.
• Dutch language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
• ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands.

Our client is an international organization operating within the logistics distribution and supply chain sector in Rotterdam.

• Immediate start on a highly impactful interim assignment.
• Initial contract duration of 6 months.
• Full-time
• On site 4 days per week