Customs Operations Expert

South Holland, Netherlands

Professional seated at a conference table with laptops and a presentation screen in a modern office setting

Job ID:: R-1179962
Date posted:: 06/02/2026
Job Type:: Full time
Job Category:: Supply Chain

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

Unilever is hiring Customs Operations Expert

Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Full-time (40 hours)

Local conditions apply

The role will be closed once the best match is found even before the posting end date

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE:

Customs operations and compliance according to European and local customs and tax law, key contact for customs authorities and tax offices and customs broker related to customs operations in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg, works cross category and all business units, FPOC for the business in terms of customs operations and compliance.

What can you expect from the role?

Representing Unilever before and towards the customs authorities
First point of contact for customs authorities for all customs matters
Assuring customs compliance in export and import operations, incl. trade agreement / origin compliance
Checking customs declarations from compliance perspective (audit proof)
Applying for and maintaining customs (EU cross border) customs authorizations and licenses for Unilever European BV
Supervising and managing Unilever Europe BV’s AEO compliance status and audits
Managing customs authorizations (IPR, Approved Exporter License and others)
Managing for customs audits for Unilever
Monitoring changes in European and local customs legislation and regulations
Prepare and file (administrative) appeals and / or (customs value related) reports to customs & tax authorities
Supporting business as in-house consultant on customs & global trade compliance
Managing customs related supply chain projects
Controlling & reporting for duties & taxes
Coordination and supervision of customs related projects as indirect customs representative of UEBV
Delivering customs trainings and customs advises to the business
Supporting implementation of new lanes from customs perspective
Submitting customs reclaims/ settlements to the customs authorities

Does this sound like you?

Competencies:

Excellent knowledge and expertise in customs procedures (import, export, declaration, bonded warehouses etc.) and customs systems/portals
Experience in customs classification and origin determination
Knowledge of international free trade agreements
Knowledge of local and international customs & global trade law
MS office (Excel, Power Point)
Min. 5 years working on customs affairs, indirect tax, export and import operations in international organization
Background in supply chain, supply management, logistics, planning or procurement
Fluent English and Dutch, French will be an asset
Knowledge of SAP GTS will be an advantage
Excellent communication skills and cross-cultural awareness
Good analytical skills

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

Please save a copy of this vacancy for personal use as it will disappear from the website after closing of the role.

Apply