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Senior Professional Customs & Trade Compliance (m/f/d)

AUTODOC SE is a leading European e-commerce company specializing in auto parts and accessories, serving 27 countries with a wide range of products for cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Founded in Berlin in 2008, the company has grown rapidly and focuses on providing quality products, competitive prices, and excellent customer service.

AUTODOC

Employee count: 5000+

Germany only

Company Description

AUTODOC is the largest and fastest-growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe. Present across 27 countries with over 5,500 employees, AUTODOC generated revenue of over €1.5 billion in 2024, supplying more than 8.4 million active customers with its 6.6 million vehicle parts and accessories for car, truck, and motorcycle brands. Curious minds, adventurous experts and tech-savvy professionals - one team, one billion euros revenue. Catch the ride!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Customs & Trade Compliance Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of import and export regulations, particularly within the EU with a focus on Germany and Poland.
This role requires a proactive individual with excellent analytical and technical skills, who can navigate customs procedures and interface directly with customs authorities to ensure compliance and optimize trade operations.

Key responsibilities:

  • Coordination, monitoring and optimization of all Import and Export customs procedures in Germany and Poland
  • Support on implementation and monitoring of customs clearance processes for all EFTA and UK markets
  • Collaborate with the Product Managers on the implementation and optimization of Customs Declaration software, ensuring customs requirements are accurately reflected in system design.
  • Seek automation opportunities and leverage technologies via customs declaration self-filling project implementation
  • Acting as a contact person for future customs audits and all relevant audits concerning Customs simplifications and Licenses
  • Collaborate with business units to proactively identify compliance issues and comply with regulatory obligations
  • Ensuring compliance with customs and export law
  • Preparation of customs and export-specific documentation (process descriptions, etc.) and implementation in practice
  • Acting as a central point of contact for all specialist departments and external service providers in the area of customs
  • Representing the company to authorities
  • Cooperation in relevant projects

Qualifications:

  • Excellent knowledge of Import and export regulations
  • Experience with customs practice in EU (with focus on Germany and Poland), including identification of issues related to import and export procedures that may have a short or longer term positive impact
  • Advanced knowledge in customs valuation and INCOTERMS of delivery
  • Strong Analytical and technical mindset
  • Experience in direct communication with Customs Authorities (Hauptzollamt) in Germany, Poland is plus
  • Advanced German language skills
  • 5+ years of experience in Customs and Trade Compliance role
  • Experience with customs procedures for B2C and B2B sales
  • Prefered: Official Government audit experience in Germany
  • Prefered: Basic knowledge of Project Management
  • Prefered : Experience working with AEB, SAP

What do we offer?

  • Competitive salaries based on your professional experience
  • Fast growing international company with stable employment
  • Annual vacation and 1 additional day off on your birthday
  • Mental Wellbeing Program – providing you and your immediate family members with free and confidential mental and physical health support services for a wide range of personal and work-related issues.
  • Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching
  • Free English and German language classes
  • Referral Program with attractive incentives
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work

Join us today and let’s create a success story together!

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Full Time

Experience level

Senior

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Germany +/- 0 hours

About AUTODOC

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We are AUTODOC, one of the leading online retailers of vehicle parts and accessories in Europe. Our journey began 17 years ago in Berlin, founded by Alexej Erdle, Max Wegner, and Vitalij Kungel. From humble beginnings, we've rapidly grown into one of the most exciting internet companies on the continent. Our core mission is to make mobility easy and sustainable for everyone. We're passionate about providing our customers with the freedom of driving while we take care of the details. This means offering the largest selection of high-quality products at attractive prices, coupled with an exceptional service experience.

We're proud to serve 27 European countries, offering a massive inventory of 6.7 million products from 2,500 brand manufacturers. Whether you're looking for parts for one of 176 car brands, 23 truck brands, or 154 motorcycle brands, we've got you covered. Our success is built on a deep understanding of car performance and the evolving needs of drivers, gained over 17 years of operation. This expertise allows us to create products and services that perfectly blend our experience with cars and our commitment to our customers. Our portfolio includes product brands for both individual car owners and professional mechanics, as well as tailored all-in-one supplier services for our business partners. Diversity and variety are ingrained in our DNA; AUTODOC was established by immigrants with limited resources, and we champion the value of individual differences and the rich cultural diversity of our colleagues, customers, and partners. We foster an open, respectful, and inclusive working environment at every level of our organization. As we continue to grow, our vision is to become the leading tech ecosystem in the automotive industry, seamlessly connecting all aspects of the automotive aftermarket.

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Meals Allowance

Meals Allowance.

Healthcare Insurance

Healthcare Insurance.

Employee discounts

Exclusive AUTODOC shop discounts.

Team events

Team events and company celebrations.

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