The International Customs & VAT Expert supports bnode’s international customs strategy and clearance activities, with a primary focus on cross-border e-commerce, postal customs clearance, and commercial brokerage operations.

Reporting to the Group International VAT & Customs Manager, the role acts as a key subject matter expert within the Group Tax function and serves as a strategic business partner to the Landmark Global organization of bnode. The position provides technical customs expertise, supports risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives, and advises the business on rapidly evolving customs legislation and its implications on the day-to-day business.

Customs Expertise & Strategic Advisory

• Act as the Group's customs subject matter expert across international operations.
• Provide pragmatic customs advice to business, operational, commercial and project teams.
• Monitor evolving customs legislation and regulatory developments, translating them into actionable business requirements.
• Support the design of compliant and efficient cross-border and e-commerce solutions.
• Assess customs implications of new business initiatives and commercial arrangements.

Contract review & Governance

• Review key customer, supplier, and business partner agreements from a customs and indirect tax perspective, in close collaboration with Legal.
• Develop and maintain standardized customs-related contractual clauses, powers of attorney, and supporting documentation tailored to different business flows.
• Ensure contractual frameworks remain aligned with applicable customs legislation, operational requirements, and evolving regulatory developments.

Risk Management, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify, assess and mitigate customs risks arising from business, operational and regulatory changes.
• Develop and maintain customs policies, procedures and internal control frameworks.
• Lead and support customs audits, investigations and compliance reviews.
• Manage relationships and interactions with customs authorities, TAXUD and other stakeholders.
• Drive a proactive customs compliance and risk awareness culture across the organization.
• Ensure timely implementation of customs-related regulatory changes.

Business Support & Indirect Tax Collaboration

• Partner with operational teams to resolve customs issues and improve clearance efficiency.
• Act as a key stakeholder in projects impacting international customs operations.
• Support international VAT matters linked to cross-border services and e-commerce activities.
• Assess indirect tax implications of business initiatives and operational changes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure a consistent and pragmatic approach to customs and customs and e-commerce related VAT matters.

• Master's degree in Tax, Law, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in customs, international trade operations, customs brokerage, or indirect taxation.
• Strong expertise in EU and UK customs legislation, with proven experience supporting international logistics and cross-border trade operations. Knowledge of US and Canadian customs regulations is highly valued.
• Experience in the e-commerce, postal, logistics, or transportation sector is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of the VAT implications of international transactions and cross-border business flows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical and operational solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Pragmatic and business-oriented mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Self-starter capable of operating independently.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic international environment.

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 €10 per working day 
• Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances 
• A phone subscription, including 25GB data 
• A flexible renumeration 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  
• 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off  
• An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay  
• Many benefits from more than 100 Bpost-partners