Sr. Director Trade Services Europe & Asia

Sr. Director Trade Services Europe & Asia

Region Flemish Brabant
Permanent Contract
1 open position
Region Flemish BrabantPermanent Contract5+ years of experience1 open position

What will you do?

The primary objective is to manage the Customs Clearance and Trade Consultancy for all European+ UK and Asian Countries allowing Landmark Global to Customs Clear own freight, as well as manage Customs Brokerage Vendors whom we subcontract to handle Customs Clearances and to extend our broker solutions in this region. This role affects all of our International Freight movements and is critical to seamless flow of shipments in and out of the European Union+UK and Asia. Additionally, it ensures customs clearance into Belgium for the inbound postal flows is done in the most effective way – with good customer experience and continuously reducing the costs.

Main tasks:

Manage Customs Clearance Teams and vendors in the main European, UK and Asian Countries

Customs Clearance: Provide Customs Clearance Services (Import, Export and Transit) in all modes of Transport into Europe, UK and Asia:

  • Manage the trade service clearance teams in Europe (located in Belgium) & UK
  • Manage & extend our external brokers in Europe, UK and Asia and further develop solutions which are needed to further grow our business
  • Grow the revenue and ebit of the trade services team by building solid trade solutions to support the growth of Landmark Global
  • Further develop & enhanced control measures to reduce risk of customs clearance to ensure in line with business needs
  • Global expert in postal customs procedures and enhance customer experience and efficiency in these flows
  • Stay abreast of the customs and tax legislation in the European, UK and Asian countries
  • Ensure customs compliance in Europe, UK and Asia and inform relevant parties (internal departments plus customers) and align with customs director team in North America to be also aligned on North American legislation impacting EU, UK and Asia clients and build solutions to support these clients
  • Assist sales on customer visits to present possible solutions, enhancing customer experience and optimizations
  • Create new customs products in collaboration with Product, Network and Marketing teams based on needs of our clients
  • Provide specific customs solutions/cervices such as Refunds, Amends and Drawbacks
  • Assist our Customers with Classification Rulings and other Harmonization Services
  • Work with Other Government Agencies in Europe, UK and Asia to obtain any required permits or licenses to import regulated products.
  • Financial responsibility for the correct customs transactions in Europe, UK and Asia

Trade Consulting: Provide Consulting Services for Clients

  • Assist in looking to set up a Business Entity in the EU and assist them with their Customs Clearances
  • Assist with Fiscal Representation for Clients monthly VAT Returns in various EU Countries
  • Provide Customs Consulting Services to Clients to ensure they are importing their products legally and at the lowest cost model possible, among others by assisting with BTI applications with customs

Who are you?

Education
  •  Master degree or equal by experience
  • Min. of 10 years of relevant experience (Customs Brokerage)
  • Knowledge & expertise of EU Customs Laws & Legislation is a must (postal/freight knowledge) and specific customs expertise in BE & UK is required
  • Sales experience -business developer to Stakeholder management with regulatory authorities

Language skills

  • Fluent in Dutch/French/English

Competences

  •  Expertise in customs clearance procedures (postal/freight)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
  • Managing teams experience in managing larger teams (local and abroad)
  • Stakeholder management (internal/external
  • You are customer-oriented & sales skillsets (business developer) to further build our commercial customs solutions
  • Conceptualizing
  • Proficient in customs software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Business developer: sales competences to build sales
  • You are a Guide: you define ambitious objectives and give direction
  • You are a Role model : you are accountable and take initiative
  • You are a Developer: you develop to improve performance

What do we offer?

Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:

  • Meal vouchers of €8 per working day 
  • Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances 
  • A phone subscription, including 25GB data 
  • A flexible remuneration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours 
  • Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan 
  • Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home  
  • 27 vacation days 
  • An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay  
  • Many benefits from more than 100 bpost-partners 
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Why choose bpost?

This is how we make sure that you are happy to come to work with us every day:

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An interesting package

With a fair salary, of course. Topped off with interesting extra fringe benefits, such as meal vouchers, extra holidays and additional allowances.

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Work life balance

Your well-being is our priority, so your job should fit into your life: with a job close to home, or a flexible office job. 

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Job security and growth opportunities

With over 500 different jobs, we gladly offer you growth opportunities. This way, you are assured of your job, and your future.

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Equal opportunities for everyone

bpost is diverse, and we are proud of that. It is our strength together with our respect and trust for each other.

At bpost, we really have the ambition to help people grow. You can feel the human values, without losing touch with reality. I also notice this pragmatism, with a human touch, in my colleagues; each and every one of them is capable and exceptionally professional. Besides technical knowledge, mutual support is the key word across all departments.

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Product Owner

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