Customs Specialist

Are you an ambitious Customs professional with a good understanding of Dutch customs law, eager to apply your skills in a dynamic, expanding industrial environment? Perhaps you're looking to transition from a port or airport setting, like Schiphol, to a role where your expertise will directly influence global supply chains and strategic compliance. Bunge invites you to make a significant impact as we grow our operations, including a new factory in Westzaan that will quadruple our transaction volumes.

At Bunge, we are a global leader in sourcing, processing, and supplying essential oilseeds and grains. This isn't just a job involving declarations; it’s an opportunity to shape our future, navigate complex industrial challenges, and ensure strategic compliance on a worldwide scale.

As our Customs Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring accurate and compliant handling of all import and export activities for our Dutch entities. Your primary focus will extend beyond routine processing to proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risks, maintaining meticulous documentation, and staying ahead of evolving regulations like EUDR and CBAM. You will provide crucial operational guidance, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, external customs brokers, and authorities to resolve any customs-related issues efficiently.

• Leading accurate and timely customs clearance, ensuring audit readiness and proper documentation for a rapidly growing volume of transactions.
• Taking full ownership of the excise duty administration for one of our key biodiesel factories, collaborating closely with our Rotterdam team.
• Mastering and managing the preparation, maintenance, and submission of Inward Processing (IP) administration.
• Monitoring and optimizing customs duties, taxes, and tariffs, while actively contributing to our continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation and testing of customs automation solutions, process/data flow analysis and digital transformation support.

We seek a highly skilled, hands-on, and principled professional with a keen eye for detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

• Essential Qualification: A professional qualification as a Customs Declarant or in Customs and Trade Affairs is required.
• Experience: Ideally, you have proven hands-on experience in customs operations, import/export compliance, bonded warehouse management, and inward processing, ideally within a complex industrial or large-scale trade environment. However, don't let a lack of experience deter you from applying. We are committed to your growth and provide comprehensive training to support your development, welcoming your application as long as you meet our core requirements: a Customs educational background and knowledge of Dutch customs laws and regulations.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (advanced Excel), experience with SAP, and practical familiarity with various Customs declaration systems.
• Attributes: You are an analytical thinker, an excellent communicator, and a true team player who thrives on collaboration, both internally and with external partners. You approach every task with ownership and precision, eager to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Join Bunge, a Leading Global Food Company and a global leader in agribusiness and food ingredients. We are deeply committed to sustainability and innovation, continually striving to improve our processes and deliver the best products to our customers. Imagine a workplace where your skills are valued, and your contributions directly impact how we feed and fuel the world.

As a Customs Specialist in Zaandam, you'll be at the forefront of this mission, making a real difference. This challenging position within our Global Tax function offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to our international trade compliance and operational efficiency during a period of exceptional growth. You will leverage your understanding of Dutch customs law in a dynamic industrial environment, proactively mitigating compliance risks, optimizing excise duty and Inward Processing, and advancing customs automation.

We believe in nurturing talent, providing investment in your professional development, learning-on-the-job, and offering ample opportunities for continuous growth. You'll be part of a supportive, hands-on team where your expertise is highly valued, making a global impact directly from our Zaandam location. This challenging role offers a chance to showcase your skills and expertise in a large-scale environment.