About the Company

BYD is a high-tech multinational based in Shenzhen, China, dedicated to building a zero-emission future. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, BYD operates in IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit. BYD Europe BV, located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, offers a full line of electric vehicles, including cars, buses, and forklift trucks.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Logistics & Customs Operations Specialist to manage and enhance end-to-end customs and trade operations. This role ensures compliance with EU and international customs regulations while facilitating efficient flows of vehicles, parts, and materials across global markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong operational execution skills, deep customs expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import and export customs processes for finished vehicles, spare parts, production materials, ATA vehicles, and non-EU vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with EU and international customs regulations, including HS classification, customs valuation, origin determination, and applicable trade agreements.
• Prepare, review, and validate customs documentation such as commercial invoices, packing lists, import/export declarations, EUR.1, ATR, certificates of origin, permits, and licenses.
• Coordinate closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs authorities across multiple countries.
• Oversee daily clearance activities, monitor shipment status, approve broker invoices, and resolve delays, discrepancies, and escalations.
• Manage and maintain inbound logistics and customs data in company systems (ERP, GTS, CRM), ensuring data accuracy and supporting system development and optimization.
• Monitor and optimize customs procedures such as bonded warehousing, inward processing relief, and temporary imports.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain compliant documentation for customs authorities and internal controls.
• Identify customs-related risks and opportunities, including duty savings, process efficiency improvements, and regulatory change impacts.
• Track KPIs, prepare regular reports, and provide guidance or training to internal teams on customs processes and documentation standards.
• Perform additional administrative and operational tasks related to customs and logistics as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field.
• Proven experience in customs operations within the automotive, OEM, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle and parts logistics flows (finished vehicles, CKD/SKD, spare parts, production materials).
• In-depth understanding of customs documentation, procedures, and EU/international trade frameworks.
• Experience working with ERP systems and customs-related tools (e.g., GTS).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and structured problem-solving ability.

Nice to Have

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills in multi-country supply chains.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with logistics, legal, finance, and external partners.
• High compliance awareness combined with operational efficiency focus.
• Proactive, rigorous, and collaborative working style.

Languages

• English: Professional proficiency (mandatory).
• Additional European languages (e.g., German or French) are an advantage.

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that is driving forward a sustainable future.