About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Cocon Light'"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">At Lotus Bakeries, we continue to grow internationally! To support our expanding international flows we are looking for a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist who</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> ensures efficient customs clearance processes and full compliance with international trade regulations.</span> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You work closely with internal teams and external partners to secure timely customs clearance and continuously improve customs processes across regions.</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You safeguard full compliance with international customs and trade regulations by applying correct HS classifications, valuation and origin rules, while monitoring regulatory changes and updating processes accordingly.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You support internal and external customs audits and ensure accurate, compliant customs documentation by preparing and validating all declarations and shipping documents & keeping commercial, logistics and customs data fully aligned.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Implement import/export clearance processes for global shipments and assist local operations teams in case of customs, inspections or issues with customs brokers, authorities & freight forwarders.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Maintain CAS software configuration and ensure correct calculation and payment of duties, taxes and fees.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Act as the central point of contact for customs matters, supporting internal teams and collaborating with logistics, procurement, finance, sales and external partners.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Drive continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, supporting digitalisation, optimising duty costs and standardising customs processes across regions, while providing back</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">up support to expedition planners.<br><br></span></li> </ul><p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Cocon Light'"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">To be successful in this role we believe you need to have: </span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, Law, Tax or related fields.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">3–5 years of experience in Customs Operations & Trade Compliance, experience in an international environment is a strong asset.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong knowledge of customs regulations & legislation, Incoterms, and customs systems (SAP/CAS application is a plus).<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You combine strong analytical skills with high accuracy, enabling you to identify issues quickly and translate them into effective solutions.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You manage your workload efficiently, set clear priorities and stay structured in a fast</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">paced environment.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You have a flexible & service</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Cambria Math', serif">‑</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">oriented mindset and a collaborative & positive approach.<br></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:9.5pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Very good knowledge of Dutch and English.</span></li> </ul>