Trade Compliance Specialist

Move forward as Trade Compliance Specialist at DSV in Venlo

Do you want to work at a leading global logistics company and contribute to optimizing our processes in trade compliance, particularly compliance with export controls and sanctions? Your legal knowledge will be put to use at one of the top players in the logistics market.

You get it done

In this role, you will collect and analyze compliance data, allowing you to implement effective processes and system optimizations. You’ll build strong relationships with various departments and act as a sparring partner for clients and stakeholders at all levels. You will collaborate with international teams to minimize risks and achieve strategic goals: You’re on it.

How you do this? As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you will be part of the Customs & Trade team within Group Sustainability & Compliance, which is part of our Danish group management structure. As a team, we ensure that DSV's operations continue to comply with both local and international standards. We also work to minimize risks, align with strategic goals, and manage related projects efficiently. The team identifies internal process improvements, supports commercial processes, and plays a crucial role in screening, reviews, and internal audits. There is broad collaboration (worldwide) with a range of operational, commercial, and management stakeholders.

You gather and analyze relevant compliance data and translate this into effective processes and system optimizations. You build strong relationships with other departments and leaders, support change management, and strengthen our operations in executing their responsibilities. You act as a sparring partner for international clients and stakeholders at all levels within our organization. You achieve this by:

• supporting our global trade compliance policy and processes, and optimizing internal communication; 
• drafting, reviewing, and “translating” legal documents, contracts, and related correspondence for operations;
• conducting audits and providing support (both requested and unsolicited) for daily logistics operations with knowledge and advice (e.g., through targeted training and presentations);
• ontributing to the further development of the trade compliance helpdesk functionality and optimizing management reports.

Your team stands out within DSV for its strong collaboration and continuous focus on improving and monitoring trade compliance. While part of the Danish management structure, a large portion of the team is based in the Netherlands.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 80 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you are the driving force behind our global compliance with export controls and sanctions while optimizing processes and minimizing risks, says to Erik Straatman, Senior Manager, Group Customs & Trade – Group Sustainability & Compliance.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 25 branches, with more than 3,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in law or international relations, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role; 
• ability to navigate and communicate within the dynamics of a large, global logistics organization; 
• knowledge of export control and sanctions regulations and experience in a similar role is a plus; 
• excellent communication skills, at all levels within the organization;
• fluent in English, both spoken and written. An additional language (e.g., Dutch, French, German) is a plus.

It all counts for this vacancy of trade compliance specialist in Venlo. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• salary based on the knowledge and experience you bring, plus a 5% bonus paid in November; 
• 24 vacation days, 4 additional days, and 8% holiday allowance; c
• company phone and laptop; 
• a favorable pension scheme, with part of the contribution paid by DSV and a 5% personal contribution; 
• access to knowledge and training through our DSV Academy, so you can grow and influence your career path.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips will answer all your questions via +31 (0)6 5188 5961 or manouk.lips@dsv.com.

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