Trade Compliance and Customs Director EU

4 dagen geleden

Amsterdam, Nederland Pon Voltijd
Wat ga je doen

is a leading player in the global bicycle industry, dedicated to producing quality bicycles we adhere to the letter and spirit of the rules. In short, in everything we do, we act ethically and with respect for others. You play a crucial role in setting up, implementing and maintaining a Centre of Excellence for Trade Compliance and Customs, overarching the brands and plants - the various import and export entities in EU, in accordance with international standards, legislation and regulations. Your role is key is ensuring that all aspects of ’s international trade activities are conducted in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. By smoothing the trade compliance processes in our organization and in our supply chain we prevent interruptions in supply chains due to trade laws.

  • Staying up-to-date with changes in trade regulations and ensuring ’s practices adhere to these laws, such as customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions.
  • Developing, updating and implementing internal policies and procedures to maintain compliance with changing laws and regulations. Develop and drive implementation of Trade standards. Make sure that the standards are available in the Template.
  • Create a community of ’s Trade compliance related people to strengthen best practice and info exchange.
  • Identifying potential areas of trade compliance risk and developing risk management strategies to avoid costly fines and legal penalties.
  • Providing training and guidance to local Management and Experts on compliance matters, ensuring that all employees are aware of and understand the relevant trade laws and regulations.
  • Organizing and conducting internal audits of trade activities to ensure compliance and preparing necessary reports for regulatory bodies.
  • Advising senior management on the potential impact of regulatory changes on the business and trade activities.
  • Overseeing the implementation and management of trade compliance software and systems to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.
  • Working closely with other departments, such as legal, finance, and logistics, to ensure a cohesive approach to trade compliance.
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for interactions with customs and other regulatory authorities for
  • Maintains the relationship with Pon Holdings, mainly Tax (Customs, VAT and Transfer Pricing), Treasury (, guarantees), Legal and Compliance (, new trade compliance regulations).

The Trade Compliance and Customs Director EU leads the CoE and consists of the participation of a selection of the Local Trade Compliance Experts from the organizations within the cluster of The Director reports to the CFO Operations and has regular contact with the Tax department of Pon Holdings.

Wat vragen we van jou
  • A master’s degree (tax law, economics, accounting, MBA).
  • 10+ years of experience in an international/multinational environment in trade and customs compliance.
  • Experience to work in matrix organization with an excellent understanding of Customs and its connection with supply chain in a broader perspective (from sourcing to delivering). 
  • Strong analytical, innovation and fact-based problem-solving skills with an end-to-end mindset. 
  • People management experience.
  • Master the English and Dutch language.
  • Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a diverse and remote team.
  • Ability to analyze data and trends to inform decision-making.
  • Proficiency in identifying problems and implementing effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate quality standards and expectations across different levels of the organization and with external partners.
  • A keen eye for detail to identify potential issues before they become larger problems.
  • Strong project management skills to oversee multiple quality initiatives simultaneously.
  • Expertise and knowledge required to manage, analyze, and make informed decisions about financial figures.
  • Familiarity with the Trade Compliance landscape affecting the bicycle industry globally.
  • Hands-on attitude, willingness to access new challenges, and openness to changes in priorities. 
  • This job requests approximately 25% of the time traveling (mainly Europe, with the focus on The Netherlands and Germany).
Wat bieden wij

In addition to working all day for the best brands and with the best people, you and your team get time to innovate and further improve your skills.


“Make it Fun” is one of our core values and at you can count on the following benefits:

  • A salary appropriate to the level of the position.
  • An interesting bonus scheme.
  • The opportunity to continuously develop your skills.
  • Depending on salary up to max 34 () vacation days.
  • An individual budget (IKB) where you choose between extra salary or extra vacation days.
  • Excellent (secondary) employment conditions + a good pension scheme.
  • Possibility to work hybrid. Your ergonomic home office will be provided, as will a home office allowance.
  • Ample training and development opportunities.
  • Interesting discount on own products of & Pon.
  • Collective health insurance with generous contribution from Pon.
  • Participate in bootcamps, cycling and cycling tours, running events, field hockey, golf clinics and much more.
Over de organisatie

, the bicycle division of Pon, is the leading bicycle holding globally with more than 20 iconic brands. Our portfolio boasts more than 20 premium bicycle companies, including Caloi, Cannondale, Cervélo, FOCUS, Gazelle, GT, Juliana, Kalkhoff, Santa Cruz, Schwinn, Union, Urban Arrow and Veloretti. Our portfolio is complemented by world-class parts & accessories brands such as OneUp components, Reserve wheels and Nimbl cycling shoes. We serve customers around the world across all European markets, South America, the United States and Canada as well as the Asia Pacific region including Australia. 


We’re proud to be leaders in the ongoing bicycle revolution, as the rise of electric bikes reshapes global mobility. Cycling is not only healthy for humans, but also for the planet – it combats urban congestion and remains one of the most sustainable modes of transportation. With an unparalleled array of products and models, caters to a large number of use cases and every cyclist's needs, preferences and lifestyle. Our Bike Mobility Services division is constantly innovating with new offerings, from bike leasing with Lease a Bike and BusinessBike to the e-bike hubs provided by Movelo.

Overige informatie

Do you have any questions before you apply? Then feel free to contact Rodney de Jong, Senior TA Manager at .


With this vacancy we want to recruit our new colleague. This is therefore not a call for acquisition.

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