• Import & Export Compliance Program Management:
Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s import & export control compliance program, ensuring adherence to EU, UK and global regulations.
Create and maintain import & export control policies, procedures, facilitating compliance across all levels and multi-country requirements. Address global trade compliance requirements, including imports and exports involving production sites worldwide (CN, SG, US, EU).

• Import & Export Operations Support:
Oversee the preparation, submission, and review of import and export documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with EU and UK authority requirements. Maintain meticulous record-keeping practices for audit and regulatory review purposes. Conduct both EU and UK HS code classification based on product information and issuing Customs commodity description based on the customs elements. Capable of managing classification via Integration Point and sub system for daily classification operations. Ability to explain the HS classification principles and implications with external Customs/Brokers and internal team members and global counterpart to facilitate the HS code accuracy globally.
• Regulatory Monitoring and Reporting:
Stay informed about updates to EU and UK import & export control regulations and communicate their impact to relevant internal stakeholders. Provide timely advice on compliance measures and required adaptations to maintain operational integrity.

• Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement:
Conduct regular risk assessments and internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program. Identify areas for improvement and adapt the program to align with regulatory changes or organizational needs.

• Import & Export Licenses and Documentation Management:
Manage the application, renewal, and maintenance of import & export licenses, ensuring timely submission and approval. Handle import & export exemptions where applicable and ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

Work closely with internal teams, including legal, logistics, and supply chain, to ensure seamless compliance with import and export requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as government agencies, freight forwarders, and legal counsel, to facilitate smooth operations.

Your profile
• Proven 3 years’ experience in managing import/export compliance programs, preferably within the EU and UK regions.
• Solid knowledge of EU and UK customs regulations, export controls, and related trade compliance laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience liaising with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of a valid customs broker certificate or equivalent is required.
• Language requirement: proficiency in English & Dutch.

About the organization
You will join a leading biotech company specializing in early drug discovery and development services. They offer comprehensive biotech services, including Bio-Reagent, Bio-Assay, Lead Optimization, and Antibody Drug Development. They also have innovative Platforms, utilizing cutting-edge technologies like the TurboCHO™ High Throughput Platform for rapid gene-to-antibody production and GenCRISPR synthetic sgRNAs for targeted gene editing. Finally, they provide custom solutions for gene synthesis, protein engineering, and mRNA production. Their technology generates high-quality rabbit monoclonal antibodies, and they also offer efficient knock-in templates. The company was founded in 2002 in New Jersey, USA. They have a significant global footprint with 7 locations worldwide, including the USA, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and the Netherlands. They employ over 7,000 people globally. Your new employer has been active in the Netherlands since 2018 and they have about 44 colleagues working locally. Their lab facility is scheduled to start operating around July 2025, will you join them as their local Customs Expert?

The benefits
Your new employer offers you a salary between 55-70K gross annually (including 8% holiday allowance) that fits your experience and expertise. On top of this, you can get a bonus of about 11% of your annual base salary, based on both individual and company performance. Of course, you will also get good secondary benefits such as a 2 year contract with the intention to convert to a permanent contract afterwards. They also offer a good pension scheme (2/3 paid by employer), 25 holidays, travel expenses (0,23 euros per km), a hybrid working policy and you will be offered a warm meal on the days you work onsite. You can expect a culture that emphasizes
innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The company offers a vibrant and supportive culture where you can grow professionally while making a positive impact on the world.

What you need to do now
Are you interested in this vacancy as Customs expert? Click 'Apply' and send an up-to-date CV or call Merel Hasselo on +31620076590. If this vacancy is not exactly what you are looking for, but you are looking for a different position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career options.