Customs Specialist

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays an essential role in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKF Vertevo. A company created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company. Would you like to join us, and move people further?

Custom Specialist- Automotive Business

You are responsible for ensuring a smooth, accurate, and compliant flow of goods across borders. You manage customs documentation, monitor laws and regulations, and support internal and external stakeholders in export and import processes. Thanks to your knowledge and experience, risks are minimized and our trade flows remain optimal and fully compliant with regulations. In this role, you work closely with the EMEA customs community.

Key responsibilities

• Manage customs authorizations and ensure compliance with international trade and customs legislation (Union Customs Code, EU legislation)
• Maintain and monitor customs processes, including documentation and process controls
• Act as main contact for customs authorities, coordinate audits, manage reporting activities including export declarations follow‑up
• Deliver customs support and training to internal departments and stakeholders
• Handle supplier declarations and apply preferential agreements
• Supervise and update work instructions related to customs activities
• Act as system owner for the Customs application, ensuring availability and issue resolution
• Ensure access to required customs systems, applications, databases and digital certificates

Requirements

• A degree in Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in customs, trade compliance, or international logistics.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, procedures, the Union Customs Code, and relevant EU legislation.
• Experience with customs systems (IDMS, AES, and NCTS).
• Knowledge of FTAs, preferential and non‑preferential rules of origin.
• Experience with AEO certification is a plus.
• Proactive & responsible: you take initiative and feel accountable for correct and timely handling of customs matters.
• Customer‑oriented: you enjoy supporting internal teams and customers, provide clear advice, and focus on their needs.
• Strong communication skills: fluent in Dutch and English.
• Administratively strong & digitally skilled: accurate, organized, and familiar with MS Office and customs applications such as Stream Software.
• Team player & connector: you collaborate easily with colleagues across departments.

You will enjoy working here if you …

• … demonstrate a compliance mindset and take initiative
• … are comfortable working in time‑critical environments
• … quickly master new business requirements
• … think in solutions
• … have clear and effective communication skills

If you want to go further

This position will be located in Tongeren in Belgium

You will report to Catharina Fehn, Customs Operations EMEA, who is located in Schweinfurt, Germany. If you have any questions about the position, please contact her by email or on Teams.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anasthasie Bonhomme, Recruiter on Teams or by email. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.

Transparency and fairness matter to us

At SKF, we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results. We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job‑related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

To support a fair and transparent recruitment process, the process may include assessments, and before hiring, we may also carry out background checks and verify application information. We will discuss your salary expectations during the first interview, and our final offer will be based on an objective evaluation of your experience, skills, and potential, aligned with the scope of the role and our internal salary guidelines. Our recruitment process may differ from country to country and will always be in line with applicablecountry-specific laws and regulations.

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