Customs Specialist
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At Envalior, the future of high-performance materials isn't just being shaped; it's being pioneered. A belief in fostering an environment where every voice is heard and ideas are valued is integral to our culture. Empowerment is the driving force behind our pioneering spirit, allowing our teams to take initiative, explore new solutions, and revel in the thrill of constant innovation.
We are seeking a dynamic leader to oversee our customs and inbound shipments department, ensuring seamless daily operations and full compliance with country‑specific regulations. In this role, you will help drive our logistics strategy, implement improved systems and processes, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. You will manage departmental budgets, foster a positive and productive work environment, and guide the team in alignment with Envalior’s values and standards.
Join us and be part of a team committed to making a positive impact—where safety, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment intersect to drive innovation.
Accountabilities:
- Organize the customs and inbound shipment department according to the organizational unit’s overall logistics policy and plan, and manage the daily operations.
- Ensure that country specific customs requirements are known, understood and met by the team.
- Contribute to the execution of the logistics policy and plans of the unit, as member of the logistics team.
- Develop and implement optimized and advanced logistics systems and procedures, in line with overall developments in the demand chain process.
- Ensure that the SHEQ management system is in place and complied with, and create a safe and healthy work environment.
- Propose and work within the department budget, monitor and control expenses and report periodically.
- Ensure adequate structures and systems in HRM, create an optimal working climate and manage the department in compliance with Envalior values and requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures timely and correct filing of the import and export declarations and quarterly reporting to the local customs authorities in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
- Owns the customs related fields in the material master data in SAP and SAP GTS and drives the integrity of these fields.
- Ensures the customs manual and risk matrix is up to date.
- Arrange inbound transportation in a timely, safe and cost effective manner in collaboration with the call-off teams across Europe.
- Arrange transportation for inter-plant movements.
- Ensures and maintains open communication with the customs authorities.
- Ensures demurrage, detention and other inbound related transport costs are kept to a bare minimum.
- Ensures inbound lead times and flows are optimized in time, cost and in modality.
- Actively initiate alignment between the buyers, the call off teams and carriers to be involved in an early stage of the contracting / business flow ensuring a smooth process from a customs and logistics perspective.
Requirements
The Ideal Candidate:
- 4-8 years’ experience in customs operations and logistics.
- Relevant experience in filing import and export declarations.
- Experience in SAP/ GTS is a pre.
- Is certified to file import/export declarations in either Germany, Belgium and/or the Netherlands.
- Has extensive knowledge of European customs legislation.
- Understands the risk related to import and export transactions.
- Strong background in transport with a clear customer focus.
Why Join Us?
At Envalior, we believe that innovation begins with our people. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to our shared vision of a sustainable, empowering future. Take your career to the next level and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and personal growth.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation:
Join us at Envalior and enjoy competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and individual performance bonuses, ensuring your hard work is recognized and rewarded.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Your well-being matters to us. At Envalior, we provide an array of benefits supporting your financial security, health, and overall well-being. This includes retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and comprehensive medical care.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life with Envalior's commitment to supporting your schedule.
Training & Development Opportunities
At Envalior, your growth matters. We encourage and invest in your professional and personal development. We support our employees in their growth and personal development through ongoing investment in their knowledge and skills via training, coaching, and mentoring.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Envalior, our people drive our success, so it's only right that we provide a diverse and inclusive working environment and foster a culture of belonging, openness, and respect. We value diversity as a cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing and empowering every individual to reach their full potential.
APPLY NOW!
Ready to pioneer change with Envalior? Join us in our mission to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Apply today and become a part of our transformative journey towards a more sustainable future. Submit your application online by sending your CV and motivation letter in English through our career portal. If you have any questions, feel free to connect directly with our recruiter Polina Pokrovskaya at polina.pokrovskaya@envalior.com
Envalior is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
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OUR HERITAGE
With a combined heritage of over 100 years, Envalior brings together two established global materials players: DSM Engineering Materials and LANXESS High Performance Materials. Our unique combined portfolio of longstanding material-, application-, and design expertise enables our customers to develop and launch sustainable future-proof designs. Envalior is the brand new materials powerhouse that was Launched in early 2023.
We aim to be a global leader in sustainable and high-performance engineering materials. We imagine the future by shaping the world of today and tomorrow. We're conscious that this is both a privilege and a responsibility - so, when we imagine the future, we're guided by our key values to help us create a better world.