Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist

Are you ready to play a key role in global trade compliance and make a real impact in an environment that is constantly changing on an international scale?

FrieslandCampina is looking for a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist to join our team in Amersfoort. In this role, you will ensure that our global trade operations comply with customs and export regulations, driving continuous improvement and risk reduction. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external authorities, lead compliance projects, and help embed trade knowledge across the organisation. If you have experience in customs and international trade and want to contribute to a purpose-driven company that nourishes millions every day, this is your chance to make a difference.

What we ask

• You are customer-focused and take ownership of your work, acting with speed and decisiveness to deliver meaningful results.
• You take responsibility for your work, continuously seeking opportunities to improve and innovate.
• You have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset.
• You hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, such as Trade and/or Logistics.
• You have 4–6 years' experience in customs and export, ideally gained in a multinational environment.
• Fluency in English and Dutch are mandatory

What we offer

FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the employment benefits:

• Full-time workweek of 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 12.5% bonus, and a pension
• Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home;
• 200 hours of annual leave, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance;
• Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters.

Vacancy description

As a Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that FrieslandCampina’s international trade operations run smoothly and in full compliance with customs and export regulations. Your daily responsibilities will include managing and improving trade compliance processes, advising internal stakeholders, and monitoring regulatory developments that impact our global supply chain.

You will work closely with various departments, including Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Sales and IT, as well as external stakeholders such as customs authorities, veterinary bodies and trade advisors. Your scope is both local and international, with a focus on supporting "European" business groups and export flows.

You will have a tangible impact by minimising compliance risks and optimising trade processes. This will help safeguard FrieslandCampina’s licence to operate and contribute to our purpose of Doing Dairy Right. For instance, your work ensures that dairy products reach global markets efficiently and in accordance with legal requirements (customs and export), benefiting customers, consumers and member farmers alike.

Team Details

At FrieslandCampina, we’re more than just a dairy company. We’re a community of passionate professionals committed to making a difference for our customers, our member farmers and society. As part of the Customs & Trade Compliance team based in Amersfoort, you’ll join a small but impactful group working at the heart of our international company.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues from Procurement, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Sales and IT, as well as external stakeholders such as customs authorities and trade advisors. The team operates across multiple business groups to ensure that our trade flows are compliant, efficient and future-proof.

Working here means contributing to FrieslandCampina’s purpose: Doing Dairy Right. Whether you're enabling the export of dairy products to global markets or ensuring compliance with evolving trade laws, your work helps us deliver high-quality nutrition to millions in a sustainable and responsible way.