Customs Operations Specialist
$31,200–$31,200 year
Remote
RemoteFull Time$31,200–$31,200 yearSenior LevelManufacturingLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelLargeManufacturing
Job Summary
Prepare complete export documentation packages and coordinate with customs brokers to ensure compliance with EU regulations. Verify declared values, country of origin, and HS codes while resolving discrepancies in export declarations and supporting documents. Manage day-to-day communication with authorities and handle non-standard shipments, including warranty returns and re-imports. Collaborate with logistics, finance, and IT teams to support month-end activities and identify opportunities for workflow automation.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of professional experience as a Customs Specialist, Customs Brokerage Manager, Export Compliance Specialist, or in a comparable customs operations role
- Strong practical knowledge of EU export customs procedures, rules of origin, and preferential trade agreements
- Hands-on experience with EUR.1 certificates, Supplier's Declarations, T2 procedures, and other export documentation
- Proven experience determining and verifying HS codes, preferably for technical or manufacturing products
- Experience communicating directly with customs authorities and managing third-party customs brokers
- Practical experience handling non-standard shipments, including returns, warranty replacements, repairs, and re-import procedures
- Experience working with ERP systems and customs software or system integrations
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to review complex commercial and customs documentation accurately
- Proven ownership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage complex cases
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, particularly during month-end closing
- Process-oriented mindset and interest in continuous improvement and automation
- English proficiency at B2/C1 level for daily operations and cross-functional collaboration
- Current residence and authorization to work within the European Union
Desired Qualifications
- Additional European language skills
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