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Customs Manager a.i.

Rotterdam Interim View Job Description
As an Customs Manager a.i. you will provide strategic leadership and customs expertise across multiple locations during a period of significant operational change. You will support and guide the customs team, advise on compliance and regulatory matters, and help bring stability while managing new client onboardings, process improvements and legislative changes.

Updated 19/10/2026

  • Lead customs operations
  • Assignment for 6 months

About Our Client

Our client is an international organization operating within the logistics distribution and supply chain sector in Rotterdam.

Job Description

In this role as Customs Manager a.i. you will:

  • Lead and support a small customs team across multiple logistics locations.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex customs and trade compliance matters.
  • Advise stakeholders on customs legislation, regulatory updates and compliance requirements.
  • Support the implementation of new customs processes and procedural improvements.
  • Provide guidance during new customer onboardings and operational changes.
  • Drive accountability and ownership within the customs function.
  • Partner with site management and operational teams to ensure customs compliance across the business.
  • Support business continuity during organizational and operational change initiatives.
  • Contribute to automation and continuous improvement projects impacting customs operations.
  • Monitor customs performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and compliance.
  • Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across multiple sites.
  • Travel occasionally to other sites in the Netherlands.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements for this Customs Manager a.i. role:

  • Extensive experience in customs, international trade compliance or customs operations.
  • Proven experience leading and developing customs teams.
  • Strong knowledge of customs legislation and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience within logistics, warehousing, supply chain or transport environments.
  • Ability to operate at both strategic and advisory levels.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing change and bringing structure in complex operational environments.
  • Knowledge of AEO requirements and customs compliance frameworks.
  • Experience within food logistics, cold chain, fresh produce, seafood or frozen goods environments is beneficial.
  • Fluent English language skills are essential.
  • Dutch language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
  • ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands.



What's on Offer

  • Immediate start on a highly impactful interim assignment.
  • Initial contract duration of 6 months.
  • Full-time
  • On site 4 days per week
Contact
Rebecca Faitanini
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128756

Job summary

Sector
Logistics
Sub Sector
Customs Agent
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Jobs by location
Rotterdam
Contract Type
Interim
Consultant
Rebecca Faitanini
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128756