Import - Export Coordinator

Location: Tubize, Belgium

We say HI*

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Thales in Belgium is part of an internationally leading technology group in the defence and security, aerospace as well as digital identity and security markets. In a world characterised by uncertainties, we ensure that our customers, partners and employees can pursue new paths with confidence. For a future we can all trust.

Say HI* – to your career as

Import/Export Coordinator

At the Tubize site

In Tubize, you will join more than 300 colleagues recognized by domestic and international partners for expertise on products such as Radio Frequency (RF) Products, C4ISR, Crypto Global Solution, MACS (Aeronautical Intercom) and many others.

Today the Group employs more than 1,200 people across nine sites in Belgium. Discover all Thales activities in Belgium here.

Your mission

Proceed with shipments (temporary or definitive movements), import and export, of military items and equipment as well as dangerous goods, in compliance with the contractual clauses and applicable regulations including customs management.

Your responsibilies

• Arrange and plan the transports (IN & OUT) of military goods and equipment, in Belgium and abroad, according to contractual clauses, internal client requests and national & international Export Control rules;
• Prepare all the relevant documents to carry out these operations: pro forma invoices, certificates of origin, packing list, …;
• Manage and monitor the different customs regimes as well as give the right and accurate instructions to the Customs agent;
• Assist in the customs classification of finished products, semi-finished products, and spare parts, and participate in updating internal databases,
• Assist the Trade Compliance Officer with tasks related to customs aspects/subjects;
• Monitor the different customs authorizations (Temporary admission, inward processing, etc.) of the various production & storage plants and generate reports related to the customs activity of these sites;
• Have a basic knowledge regarding the use of national and international regulations on military export control licenses;
• Good knowledge about transport documentation such as CMR, AWB, BL,…;
• Good knowledge about Incoterms ;
• Basic knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations – ADR/IATA/IMDG is a plus.

We are looking forward to

• Bachelor's degree in International Business/Transport
• University Certificate: Specialization in Customs is a plus
• 5 years of experience or in similar position
• Fluent in French and English (both written & spoken)
• Teamwork
• Sense of responsibility
• Customer and result-oriented
• Methodical and rigorous
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Autonomy
• Organization and planning
• Diplomacy
• Respect for sector-specific ethics
• Stress resistance

Thales is a global technology leader with more than 81,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust.

For more than 20 years, Thales has pursued a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy based on the highest international standards. The principles behind this policy are now captured in the company’s purpose of “building a future we can all trust”, which was adopted in 2020.

Say HI* – Your journey to us

At times of change our international teams are ready to meet the complexity of today with the industry-leading technologies of tomorrow. Will you be part of it? We are looking forward to your online application. Great journeys start here, apply now!

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