Customs Broker Belgium
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Job Summary
Our mission : to simplify international transportation through technology and data!
Founded in 2017 Ovrsea is a new generation freight forwarder that uses technology to simplify and optimize international transportation for companies. We support more than 700 companies such as Engie Vinci Devialet Sézane or even Nuxe in more than 60 countries in their international freight transport.
We allow our customers to manage all their transport issues in a few clicks from ourweb interface from quotation to invoicing by digitizing the entire transport tracking experience. We have also developed an in-house platform to facilitate the operational management of our customers transportation needs in order to meet their requirements in record time.
Ovrsea a fast growing company
With already 120 employees worldwide we will continue our growth in 2026 as part of a merger with two other freight forwarders forming a group of more than 800 people across four continents.
Following this merger we aim to open a new country: Belgium in order to drive the groups commercial and operational development in this market.
What if you joined us to support the development of this new office
The Customs Team
The Customs team is part of our Operations department. Our Customs Declarants do more than simply handle customs formalities for our clients. They act as true partners supporting them on all customs related matters.
Key stakeholders include internally the Operations and Sales teams and externally our clients and the Belgian customs authorities.
Why is this role unique
This is not just another Customs Declarant position. It is a strategic role created to support Ovrseas expansion into the Belgian market. Today we do not have a Customs team in Belgium. Our growth is accelerating and we are preparing to open our first Customs office in Antwerp.
In the mid term our ambition is to build a local team and structure our customs operations on site.
As the first Customs Declarant in Belgium you will play a pivotal role in this launch. You will combine operational expertise autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit with a direct impact on our local growth.
You will not only manage declarations. You will help lay the foundations of our Belgian Customs activity.
Your role in the team
Customs Operations Management (70%)
- Prepare and review customs documentation including invoices certificates and licenses
- Submit import export and transit declarations through Belgian customs IT systems
- Classify goods in accordance with the Harmonized System and EU Combined Nomenclature
- Manage customs files within relevant port community systems
- Calculate applicable duties VAT and other taxes
Client and Internal Advisory (10%)
- Advise and support clients and internal teams on Belgian and EU customs procedures and compliance requirements
Relations with Authorities and Regulatory Compliance (10%)
- Manage relationships with Belgian customs authorities
- Handle customs queries controls and potential reassessments
- Monitor regulatory developments in Belgian and EU customs legislation
- Respond to requests from customs authorities
Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization (10%)
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with customs regulations
- Identify and mitigate risks related to customs operations
- Propose improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Contribute to the structuring and development of customs processes in Belgium
Profile required
- You are fluent in Dutch and English. French is a plus
- You have at least 3 years of experience with a freight forwarder in a Custom position
- You have demonstrated autonomy in your previous roles whether leading a project or contributing within a team
- You are highly motivated to explore the world of transportation and develop expertise across air sea and rail freight even if the sector is new to you
- You are solution oriented and proactive with the ability to take initiative
Why join OVRSEA
- The opportunity to join a fast growing company that has recently merged with two historic players in our industry
- Strong responsibilities as the first Customs Manager joining our new Belgian office
- The chance to contribute to an ambitious build up project
- A talented team sharing a strong common identity built on analytical thinking high standards of execution and a continuous willingness to learn
- Regular team events including afterworks team lunches and culture sharing moments
Still not convinced
Discover our story our product our teams and our commitments by visiting this Notion page.
It will give you insight into our culture and our core value Pedagogy also known as Learning Together through a short video. You will see how we bring this value to life every day through webinars team rituals cultural presentations a structured onboarding process and our training program the Transport Academy designed to help you discover or rediscover the exciting world of international transportation.
Do you see yourself working with us Dont hesitate anymore and apply to join the crazy Ovrsea adventure!
Interview Process
- Call with Hugo Head of Operationsr(30 min)
- Interview including a operation case with our Operations Team Lead (1h00)
- Interview with Brieuc our Chief Operations Officer & Co-founder (45 min)
- Meeting with the team in our offices
- The final proposal !
At Ovrsea we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and to fostering diversity within our teams
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- B2B Sales
- Business Management
- Pricing
- Securities Law
- Service-Oriented Architecture
- Inside Sales
- Market Research
- Outside Sales
- Telemarketing
- WebSphere
- negotiation
About Company
Le commissionnaire de transport nouvelle génération. Simplifiez vos transports de fret. Plus de fiabilité, plus de réactivité pour une supply chain mieux maîtrisée.
