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Customs Team Lead(m/w/x)
Leading customs and VAS operations for a logistics provider, advising stakeholders on foreign trade regulations. 10+ years of customs experience required. 4-day work week, company car for private use.
Requirements
- Vocational training in freight forwarding, logistics, foreign trade, or related field
- Advanced qualification as Customs Specialist or comparable certification preferred
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in customs operations and/or value-added services
- Minimum 5 years of tenure within the company
- In-depth knowledge of customs and foreign trade regulations
- Strong hands-on experience with ATLAS and customs IT systems
- Proven track record in leadership, senior, or coordination role
- Very good command of German and English, written and spoken
- Strong analytical skills, structured approach, high ownership
Tasks
- Ensure compliant, efficient customs and VAS processes
- Lead and develop the Customs & VAS team
- Serve as senior subject matter expert
- Advise internal and external stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement and digitalization
- Process import and export declarations via ATLAS
- Oversee tariff classification and customs documentation
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and policies
- Handle complex or sensitive cases
- Coach and develop customs specialists
- Promote accountability, collaboration, and learning
- Manage workload planning and performance
- Advise on customs and trade compliance
- Represent the function in audits and inspections
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Enhance efficiency with automation and digital solutions
- Support new systems and regulatory changes
- Maintain clear SOPs and process documentation
- Foster knowledge sharing and upskilling
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Vocational certification
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- ATLAS
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Customs Team Lead(m/w/x)
Leading customs and VAS operations for a logistics provider, advising stakeholders on foreign trade regulations. 10+ years of customs experience required. 4-day work week, company car for private use.
Requirements
- Vocational training in freight forwarding, logistics, foreign trade, or related field
- Advanced qualification as Customs Specialist or comparable certification preferred
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in customs operations and/or value-added services
- Minimum 5 years of tenure within the company
- In-depth knowledge of customs and foreign trade regulations
- Strong hands-on experience with ATLAS and customs IT systems
- Proven track record in leadership, senior, or coordination role
- Very good command of German and English, written and spoken
- Strong analytical skills, structured approach, high ownership
Tasks
- Ensure compliant, efficient customs and VAS processes
- Lead and develop the Customs & VAS team
- Serve as senior subject matter expert
- Advise internal and external stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement and digitalization
- Process import and export declarations via ATLAS
- Oversee tariff classification and customs documentation
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations and policies
- Handle complex or sensitive cases
- Coach and develop customs specialists
- Promote accountability, collaboration, and learning
- Manage workload planning and performance
- Advise on customs and trade compliance
- Represent the function in audits and inspections
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Enhance efficiency with automation and digital solutions
- Support new systems and regulatory changes
- Maintain clear SOPs and process documentation
- Foster knowledge sharing and upskilling
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Vocational certification
Languages
- German – Business Fluent
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- ATLAS
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About the Company
Damco Germany GmbH
Industry
Logistics
Description
Das Unternehmen unterstützt global und fördert eine Kultur der Fairness, des Respekts und der Verantwortung.
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