Job title: Sr Expert, Regional Import & Export

Location: Delft, the Netherlands

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping international trade compliance across regions?

We’re looking for a Senior Expert, Regional Import & Export who will play a pivotal role in optimizing and overseeing customs operations within our global supply chain. In this role, you’ll be the key driver behind efficient and compliant logistics processes, working closely with forwarders, customs agents, suppliers, and factories to ensure smooth import and export activities.

This role focuses on driving supplier performance, establishing governance frameworks, and fostering continuous improvement to enhance compliance with the standards and deadlines required by the department.

The Sr Expert Regional Import & Export represents the organization towards European customs authorities & related authorities and is the first point of contact for issues pertaining receipts of goods into the EU. Avoiding issues that affect the regular development of customs clearance.

Your key responsibilities

• Coordinate Trade Compliance Initiatives: Implement and manage a robust Import & Export Compliance Program in close collaboration with our Global Trade & Customs Manager. Ensure full adherence to international trade regulations across the EU, UK, Middle East, Africa, and other global jurisdictions
• Ensure the effective implementation of compliance within the organization: Carry out the established import/export control policies and procedures that support compliance across multiple countries. Promote a culture of compliance throughout the organization
• Support Global Operations: Ensure smooth and compliant import/export activities across our global production sites (China, Australia, USA, EU). Provide expert guidance on trade compliance requirements and best practices
• Oversee Documentation and Regulatory Filings: Manage the preparation, submission, and review of all import/export documentation. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with EU and UK regulations. Maintain organized records for audits and regulatory reviews
• Drive Broker Performance and Compliance Reporting: Analyze customs broker performance data, provide actionable insights, and lead quarterly Customs & Compliance meetings. Recommend improvements to maintain high compliance standards and operational efficiency
• Manage Trade Licenses and Exemptions: Oversee the application, renewal, and maintenance of import/export licenses (e.g., OPR, AEO). Ensure timely submissions and manage exemptions with complete and compliant documentation
• Champion Risk Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Identify compliance risks and implement proactive measures to reduce disruptions. Collaborate closely with internal teams (logistics, supply chain, legal, global trade compliance) and external partners (e.g., COKZ, NVWA, KVK, freight forwarders, legal advisors) to ensure seamless and compliant operations

We offer

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• Based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 73,513 to € 86,885 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6% my choice budget and much more

You Bring

• Solid knowledge of EU and UK customs regulations, export controls, broker management, and related trade compliance laws
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing import/export compliance programs, preferably within the EU and UK; customs broker certification required
• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in International Trade, Finance, Logistics Management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, develop effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement in logistics processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience liaising with regulatory authorities and external partners
• Proficiency in English and Dutch is required; French is a plus
• Advanced MS Office skills, especially in Excel; familiarity with T1 traffic, AEO, and OPR licenses is a strong advantage

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (ruslana.lohina@dsm-firmenich.com).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.