Umicore Career Page: External Logistics and Foreign Trade Specialist

About Umicore 

Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. 

About Umicore Battery Materials  

We are all on the move. Umicore’s rechargeable battery materials give people autonomy and connectivity. We are a pioneer in battery materials that give added range and performance to electric vehicles. Our materials also ensure longer battery life for portable electronics. To enable our customers to produce even better performing batteries we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in. 

What you will be doing 

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  Coordinate inbound shipments from international suppliers, including follow-up on arrivals and organization of transport to plants.

  
  


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  Communicate with carriers and forwarders; intervene when needed to ensure smooth and compliant logistics operations.

  
  


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  Inform Business Units about incoming deliveries to support planning.

  
  


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  Handle incidents, complaints, and extra transport-related charges.

  
  


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  Collaborate with the Accounts Department to support timely invoice approvals.

  
  


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  Support internal logistics for outbound road shipments when needed.

  
  


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  Oversee import and export clearance processes in cooperation with customs brokers.

  
  


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  Identify and address missing documentation and continuously improve import procedures.

  
  


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  Maintain records and reports related to import/export clearances.

  
  


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  Perform internal controls on customs documentation, HS codes, origin certificates, and customs valuation.

  
  


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  Provide support with SENT notifications and extrastat reporting.

  
  


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  Act as the point of contact for customs inquiries and liaise with the Trade Compliance team.

  
  


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  Report and follow up on customs incidents and audits.

  
  


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  Monitor Polish customs and trade regulations and report upcoming changes.

  
  


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  Prepare reports related to customs duty optimization schemes (e.g., outward processing).

  
  


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  Prepare and submit CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) reports.

  
  

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s in Logistic or similar


• Knowledge on transport regulations such as dangerous goods, load securing, aviation security is a plus.


• Good speaking and writing English and Polish


• Good knowledge of MS and other software.

What we offer 

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? 

If our battery materials can power electric vehicles , IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?