Analyst Customs Compliance

The Analyst Customs Compliance contributes to achieving an agreed standard of operational quality in the customs process and ensures compliant, timely and accurate management of customs processes and documents in the Netherlands. The role sits within the Supply Chain & Sourcing team and works closely with the Customs Manager in the Netherlands and the wider Europe Customs team. It involves regular interaction with Global Customs, market customs teams, external customs brokers, European Distribution Centre teams, Europe Supply Chain Management, Global Logistics, carriers and 3PLs, and customs authorities.

• Support the ongoing development of customs processes, procedures, internal controls and analytics that contribute to ongoing trade compliance management and ensure legal requirements with customs authorities are met.
• Use appropriate and effective communication methods with stakeholders to support the management of external brokers and customs compliance activities.
• Support the Customs Manager with the management of customs authorisations and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.
• Suggest potential improvements to enhance the efficiency and control of processes.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration and support with Europe Customs team members.
• Assist with and support projects as defined by the Customs Manager in the Netherlands.
• Act as the first customs contact point for any customs topics related to imports in the Netherlands.

• A degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis on business, economics, logistics, supply chain, information systems or operations.
• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a customs business or department.
• Practical knowledge of customs clearance operations and customs regulations.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access) is essential.
• Demonstrated business reasoning, analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to deal with urgent deadlines by properly planning and organising customs related issues.
• Good planning and organisational skills, and the ability to work and deliver in dynamic environments while adhering to specified deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, positive and self-motivated.

• Knowledge of supply chain operations is an advantage.
• Dutch language skills are good to have.

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