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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 & Customs Analyst
At the Herstal & Loncin sites
In Herstal and Loncin, you will join more than 200 colleagues specialized in the design, development, production and supply of weapon systems and ammunitions for use by customers in the Defense (MoD), Aerospace (OEM) and Land (OEM) sectors. With the Guided Rocket in the portfolio additional market’s segments are now addressed like Ground-to-Ground applications or Counter-UAS.
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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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
