Trade Compliance Specialist

Do you want to be a member of an international company, that provides individual developmentopportunities? Then we are delighted to welcome you to our BDP family.

Why join BDP International?Because the world is constantly changing and the logistics business is as well. BDP International is an international global logistics provider which has been in operation for more than 50 years, with an enduring vision to deliver the finest logistics and transportation service in the world. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP has grown to be one of the largest logistics providers with a focus on Chemical, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences and Healthcare logistics. BDP operates freight logistics centers in 270 cities across the world via a global network of 135 owned offices in 35 countries and joint ventures and affiliates in 135 countries. An extended family of nearly 4200 talented people in every major market around the world with one common goal, to help our customers grow. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide.

We are seeking a:

Trade Compliance Specialist

Job Description:

As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic and growing team in-charge of trade compliance topics related to logistics, import and export across various industry verticals. The team is based across Europe servicing customers globally with a focus on the UK and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) regions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Follow up and communicate regulatory changes related to Trade Compliance.
• Cost savings: In customs duty savings from FTAs, duty incentives and other special programs.
• Strategic customs management in order to provide guidance to customers on specific customs matters.
• Audits & Analysis regarding customs representation on behalf of the customers and propose preferential processes optimization.
• Provide guidance within import and export operations for customers in order to meet regulatory requirements in various industries.
• Assist customers in projects, such as: BREXIT, HS Classification, Preferential Management, optimizing import / export flows.
• Requirement for import / export licenses and certificates, such as: PIC, SwissMedic, Dual-Use and End-Use declaration
• Submit specific reports related to imports /exports to customs authorities and other government agencies in the European Union and EFTA countries.
• Assign HS codes to product according to the classification rules
• Follow up on preferential origin calculation and other FTA requirements
• Regulatory consulting such as, incoterms, restricted party screening, AEO certification etc.
• Subject matter expertise in training customers.

Preferred Skills / Attributes:

• Strategic Customs experience.
• Strong knowledge of local, international trading and import / export regulations across EMEA.
• Openness and ability to adapt to change, proactively seeking continuous improvement and optimization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Customs or International Trade.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in customs, import and export operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to analyse situations and to make good decisions based on available information.
• Knowledge in SAP, ERP systems, computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English
• Proven leadership skills,
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - PEOPLE - TEAMWORK - ACCOUNTABILITY - INTEGRITY

Benefits:

• Open working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive wage
• Attractive social benefits

Still not convinced? Be our guest and get a live impression!

We are looking forward to your application by email and having you joining our team!

Contact details:

Kim Stoelen

HR Manager North – Europe

BDP International N.V.

Italiëlei 2, Antwerpen, B-2000 Belgium

+32 3 2345 779 (o) | +32 (0)497 46 00 34 (m)

kim.stoelen@bdpint.com

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