(Junior) Customs Manager

Highlights

• Build Helsing's customs function from the ground up.
• Manage import and export operations via external brokers.
• Optimize customs costs, simplify procedures and drive digitalization.

What they offer

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support: up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning: €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness: gym membership and mental health support
• Social: regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave: 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary
• Family support: 5 days paid family emergency leave and flexible return options

Ideal candidate

Customs professional with 3-5 years experience who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to build processes from scratch. Structured, hands-on and assertive, with ambition to grow into leadership and passion for mission-driven defence work.

Requirements

• Completed vocational training in freight forwarding and logistics or degree in Business Administration or Logistics with additional customs qualification
• 3-5 years professional experience in customs, ideally in industry, at customs broker or freight forwarding
• Sound knowledge of Union Customs Code (UCC), tariff classification, customs valuation, origin, preferences and procedures
• Experience with AEO, customs audits and supplier declarations
• Strong assertiveness and confidence with stakeholders, service providers and authorities
• Ability to adapt and thrive in new, dynamic environments
• Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style with hands-on mentality
• Keen interest in taking on leadership responsibilities in the future
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills
• Experience with ATLAS/AES, SAP GTS or comparable systems and export control knowledge