Senior Manager Customs

To support the expansion of our Customs team, we’re looking for a Senior Manager. Someone who not only has technical expertise but is also eager to be at the forefront and drive the team’s growth. Someone with excellent business development skills and a knack for the commercial side of things, capable of inspiring potential clients to embrace the exciting opportunities that BDO Customs can offer.

As Senior Manager you will:

• Provide the necessary customs expertise to assist our customers in their AEO project and, when these companies become authorised economic operators, take responsibility for helping these customers maintain their certification
• Design and implement processes and procedures for customers to facilitate the import and export of goods and ensure compliance with all formalities
• Keep abreast of new and emerging (European and Belgian) customs legislation, court rulings and guidelines and take a proactive approach towards our clients to implement changes in their businesses to ensure that work is carried out efficiently and in compliance with the aforementioned rules
• Make stakeholders aware of their involvement, and sensitize the BDO organisation on customs requirements and provide internal training when necessary
• Collaborate with global BDO colleagues specialised in customs obligations
• Cooperate with Belgian customs authorities and other regulatory authorities, in particular overseeing physical and administrative controls by customs authorities
• Contribute to relevant consultation moments and be part of industry focus groups (Retail, Pharma...) for customs aspects
• Provide training on customs matters
• Develop and implement business development strategies to attract new clients and expand our customer base in the area of customs expertise
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong relationships with potential and existing clients
• Actively participate in networking events, conferences, and other business development activities to enhance the visibility and reputation of our customs services

• Strong technical skills, mainly in customs, but preferably also in excise
• At least 10 years of experience in customs
• Expertise in customs and trade related technology implementations is an asset
• A healthy dose of assertiveness
• Very strong communication skills, you are strong orally and in writing in NL & EN, knowledge of French is a main asset
• You're feeling comfortable to participate in networking events within the sector
• Proven business development skills with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders

You will be part of a group with an excellent reputation, which can rely on a strong international organisation.

BDO offers you the opportunity to develop your capacities optimally within a dynamic, exciting and open corporate culture, with room for autonomy and growth.

• A professional organisation where a pragmatic and personal approach is key.
• The freedom to develop your career based on your own passions and interests.
• The opportunity to work from home or from the nearest BDO office in your region. To keep the work-life balance as equal as possible, you can arrange your work schedule flexibly.
• Our 'flexpool' that gives you the opportunity to participate in projects of other business practices.
• Our BDO Academy to optimally develop both your personal and professional talents and skills.
• A competitive remuneration package complemented by a number of fringe benefits (as well as a company car).

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