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 2025, a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,200 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

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.