Customs Manager

Who ensures that DAF complies with customs regulations?
The primary objective of this role is to guarantee DAF’s compliance with customs regulations. In addition, the Customs Manager will be responsible for optimizing DAF's customs position.

Result areas:

• Provide expert advice and respond to inquiries from internal departments, such as the logistics departments, regarding customs-related issues;
• Participate in project teams requiring customs expertise;
• Develop, implement, and refine customs procedures and guidelines;
• Serve as the primary contact for both local and foreign customs authorities;
• Involvement in various customs compliance activities, including classification, customs valuation, and determination of goods’ origin;
• Keep the organization informed about changes in customs legislation and trade agreements and advise on their implications;
• Oversee and improve import and export processes from a customs compliance perspective;
• Build and maintain relationships with external advisors;
• Manage applications for customs authorizations, permits, and maintain existing approvals;
• Performing internal controls to ensure customs compliance requirements are met;
• You report to the Indirect Tax Manager Europe.

At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF. Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions:

• A 36-hour workweek;
• 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours);
• A variable bonus, based on DAF results;
• A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours);
• A retirement plan and group health insurance;
• Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses.

The Tax department at DAF Trucks is responsible for shaping the company’s tax strategy. Additionally, the department supports DAF’s various business units on all tax-related matters, covering both direct and indirect taxes, with a primary focus on the European market.

Recent geopolitical developments have significantly transformed the customs landscape for DAF. Combined with an increasingly complex supply chain, this demands increased attention to customs. Are you ready to contribute and make an impact as the Customs Manager at this world-class company?

• Proven experience in customs matters in the industry (minimum 2-5 years);
• Knowledge of customs laws and regulations as well as international customs legislation (WCO & WTO)
• Completed MCTA training or similar;
• Experience in cross functional collaboration - Interaction between Customs, regulatory, VAT, export controls etc..
• Fluent in English and Dutch language - written and spoken - is essential;
• Hands on mentality, independent and affinity with IT (e.g. Excel).

If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take this challenge, we invite you to apply!
Please upload your CV and motivation.

If you would like more information about the opportunity, you can contact Charlotte Gravesteijn-Moelands (Recruiter) via 040 - 214 3445.