International Trade & Customs Specialist

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Mission & Responsibilities :

As an International Trade & Customs Specialist , you ensure compliance and optimization of international trade and customs processes across our German business areas while supporting cross-functional international entities.

• Implement and enforce customs guidelines and corporate functional concepts
• Ensure compliance with all relevant customs regulations at German sites
• Act as key contact for customs authorities (EA / ZA / REX / AEO, etc.)
• Conduct International Trade & Customs risk assessments
• Ensure and maintain AEO compliance (internal audits, documentation, certification & recertification processes)
• Manage supplier and customer communication within free trade agreements (LE / LLE / ATR)
• Determine and calculate origin of goods in accordance with preferential law
• Ensure compliant import/export clearance and adherence to trade sanctions and embargoes
• Perform customs tariff classification according to the Harmonized System (HS) and prepare BTI applications
• Optimize customs duties through trade agreements and local regulations
• Support sourcing strategies to reduce customs value in new programs
• Prepare and support customs audits and maintain required documentation

Competencies & Requirements :

• Completed education in foreign trade, logistics, industrial business or freight forwarding
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on customs experience in an internationally active company (ideally automotive or logistics)
• Strong expertise in EU preferential rules, rules of origin and Union Customs Code (UCC)
• Experience with AEO requirements, audits and compliance documentation
• Solid knowledge of import/export processes and customs classification (HS)
• SAP proficiency and advanced MS Office skills
• Fluent business English; German is desirable
• Strong communication skills with authorities and internal stakeholders
• Structured, solution-oriented and able to manage priorities effectively
• Willingness to travel for business

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.