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Supply Chain Specialist - Trade Compliance | 67.230€ per year | Hybrid | Hoofddorp

Join a major Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical company in Hoofddorp as a Supply Chain Specialist - Trade Compliance.

Role:

You'll own the end-to-end import/export compliance process across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC, working alongside brokers, corporate Trade Compliance, and cross-functional stakeholders to keep global shipments of fundamental pharmaceutical products and supplies moving and fully compliant.

Offer:

• Salary: 67.230€ per year, based on 40h;
• Location: Hoofddorp;
• Contract: 6 months contract;
• Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days onsite required;
• Working Schedule: 9:00h – 17:00h, Monday – Friday;

Key Responsibilities:

Import/Export Operations

• Manage end-to-end import/export transactions across EMEA, LATAM, and APAC — coordinating with Trade Compliance, logistics teams, and brokers.
• Assign HTS/ECCN classifications, maintain the database, reconcile customs entries, and administer recordkeeping including COO determination.
• Resolve broker requests and PGA issues swiftly to ensure on-time clearance.

Trade Compliance & Regulatory

• Lead Trade Compliance processes across regions, ensuring alignment with EMA, US IMEX, and local government regulations.
• Screen against Denied Parties Lists, apply BTI rulings, and configure VAT entry transmission with Global Tax.
• Implement compliance frameworks in new countries as the business expands.

Process Improvement & Enablement

• Develop and roll out compliance policies, procedures, WIs, training materials, and audits.
• Act as liaison between operations, IT, and cross-functional teams for system configuration and maintenance.
• Deliver Trade Compliance training and present findings and action plans to peers and management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MLO with 10+ years in customs and trade compliance, OR a BSc in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering with equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of HTS/ECCN classification, Incoterms, COO determination, and customs brokerage operations.
• Hands-on experience with EMEA, US IMEX, and multi-regional trade compliance frameworks (LATAM and/or APAC a plus).
• Proven ability to independently resolve complex compliance issues, manage PGA requests, and work with government agencies.
• Strong data analysis skills — ability to draw conclusions from metrics and translate them into action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to management.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Interested?

Apply today! Or feel free to contact:

Audrey Poluakan, Recruitment Consultant at Gi Life Sciences Netherlands

M: +31 0658069570

E: audrey.poluakan@gigroup.com