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Head of Global Customs & Foreign Trade

Posted 27 May 2026
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Work experience
15 to 25 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Salary
€115,000 - €125,000 per year
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)
Deadline
22 November 2026

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Be the driving force behind global trade excellence.

You will lead, connect, and guide teams worldwide—setting global standards, partnering with external stakeholders, and enabling our business to operate seamlessly and compliantly across borders.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Define and govern global standards for HS-code and origin management across business units
  • Act as the global point of contact for customs and foreign trade compliance topics
  • Facilitate and support regional and cross-regional customs audits
  • Maintain and continuously improve regional SOPs and SLAs
  • Drive global improvement initiatives together with Group Customs & Trade (e.g. licenses, simplifications)
  • Monitor and assess global regulatory developments (e.g. WCO, WTO, ICC) and translate them into business guidance

We bring

  • Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
  • Multifunctional collaboration with cross functional experts in the field
  • Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
  • Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
  • Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
  • Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change

You bring

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Extensive experience (15+ years) in customs and foreign trade management
  • In-depth knowledge of global customs regulations and compliance requirements
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience working with customs and trade management systems and tools
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complexity into clear direction

About ANH

This position is part of the solutions business within Animal Nutrition & Health business. It is an innovation-focused, customer-facing Animal Nutrition company, bringing together the capabilities that deliver value-added, science-based, integrated solutions for the global animal protein value chain.

Go beyond what you thought possible
Ready to turn what if into what’s next? At dsm-firmenich, we innovate at the intersection of health, nutrition, and beauty using science and creativity to improve lives and protect the planet.
You’ll find us in your daily life: supplements tailored to you, plant-based foods you crave, scents that lift your mood. If it helps people live well and choose better, we’re probably behind it.
So, if you’re ready to shape what’s next, let’s go beyond together.

Manufacturing
Maastricht
Active in 60 countries
1,550 employees
50% men - 50% women
Average age is 40 years