# Associate Manager, Customs

**Company**: Flexport
**Location**: Amsterdam, Netherlands
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Logistics

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## Description

The Customs team at Flexport is critical to our mission of making global trade easier for everyone. As an Associate Manager, Customs in the Netherlands, you will lead a dedicated team responsible for ensuring the seamless and compliant movement of goods across borders.

You will:

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Customs Specialists, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

- Oversee daily customs brokerage operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strict adherence to EMEA customs regulations.

- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational workflows and client experience.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and product teams to resolve complex customs issues and support strategic initiatives.

- Serve as an escalation point for complex customs declarations and regulatory inquiries, providing expert guidance.

- Monitor key performance indicators and drive initiatives to meet or exceed operational targets and compliance standards.

You should have:

- 5+ years of experience in customs brokerage, trade compliance, or a related field within the logistics industry.

- Proven experience leading and managing a team, with a focus on coaching and development.

- In-depth knowledge of EMEA customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- A 'compliance first' attitude to keep our regulators happy and enthusiastic about Flexport since we operate in a heavily regulated industry.

You will get:

- The opportunity to make a significant impact on global trade and work with a world-class team.

- A competitive salary, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

- Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing, innovative company.

- A diverse and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

- Amazing office in the heart of Amsterdam.

- Breakfast and lunch/snacks: there is such a thing as free lunch - catered, seasonal, warm!

- Fully covered health insurance and dental care.

- Pension plan.

- Regular commute compensation (work-home) if residency is outside of Amsterdam.

- 25 paid vacation days

## Skills

### Required
- customs brokerage
- trade compliance
- team management
- EMEA customs regulations
- analytical skills
- communication skills

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