It's more than a job
As a Customs Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, your job is to optimise logistics to keep our global supply chains running smoothly. But the impact of your work goes beyond that. In fact, your expertise makes both special and ordinary moments possible for people around the world. For example, your work could ensure that a global product launch happens on time—such as ethically sourced beauty and bath products stocked at local stores for your loved one's valued self-care routine. It's import and export work, but it's also so much more than we imagine.
Kuehne+Nagel is looking to strengthen its Customs team by hiring an Internal Customs Specialist. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting customs operations through accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and close collaboration with both internal teams and external customers. Reporting to the Customs Manager – Air & Sea Exports, you will contribute to the smooth and compliant movement of goods across borders.
How you create impact
- Prepare and present export customs documentation within dedicated customs software
- Handle standard and complex customs declarations, including transit (T1) documents, warehousing, excise goods, and licensable products
- Ensure customs compliance and support the maintenance of AEO standards
- Identify, report, and resolve declaration errors with a focus on root cause and corrective actions
- Maintain accurate, compliant records and manage the control and distribution of customs documentation
- Communicate proactively with operational teams and customers, resolving enquiries and escalations in a timely and professional manner
What we would like you to bring
- Sound knowledge of export customs requirements, regulations, and T1 transit procedures (Experience in Customs operations and knowledge of CargoWise or similar systems is an advantage.)
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
- Confidence in working independently while contributing effectively in a team environment
- Strong PC literacy, particularly in MS Word and Excel
- Ability to interpret information, prioritize tasks effectively, and take accountability for results
What's in it for you
- An opportunity to grow your customs expertise within a global logistics leader
- Exposure to a wide range of export customs activities and complex declarations
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- A role that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous improvement
- Long-term career development opportunities within Kuehne+Nagel’s international network
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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