Customs Trade and Compliance Manager
Germany
Full Time
2 hours ago
No Sponsorship
Key skills
ERPOracleSAPCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead customs & trade compliance (HS classification, origin, valuation, special procedures)
- Oversee brokers and 3PLs to ensure accurate, compliant declarations
- Safeguard trade master data quality and support ERP/GTM systems
- Monitor risks, support audits, and drive corrective actions
- Partner with Logistics, Procurement, Finance/Tax, and Legal
- Deliver training and drive simplification and continuous improvement
- Lead and develop a pan-European team of 8 FTES customs specialists
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of EU & UK customs regulations
- 10+ years in trade compliance, customs operations, or international logistics
- A structured, process-oriented mindset
- Strong communication, ownership, and strategic thinking skills
- Proven ability to define KPIs and interpret complex data
- Experience working in cross-functional environments
- Excellent stakeholder-management skills
- Experience managing brokers/3PLs and customs data
- Familiarity with ERP/GTM systems (e.g., SAP, GTS, Oracle GTM)
- Experience in the food and dairy industry is a strong advantage
- Fluency in English and German, French is a strong plus
Tech Stack
- ERP
- Oracle
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Empowerment and innovation culture