Management Support Assistant – Customs

Grade: B1/B2

Salary: from € 2800 net/month (grade B1) or € 3200 net/month (grade B2)

Contract Type: Short-term employment opportunity (until the end of the year)

Location: Strasbourg (France)

Deadline for applications: 03/09/2025

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated colleague with solid experience in customs procedures, particularly in the importation of chemical and biological substances. If you are detail-oriented, reliable, and service-minded, with a proactive and solution-focused approach, please send us your application.

The main responsibilities of the job:

• verifying the completeness and accuracy of pro forma invoices and related import documents submitted by suppliers
• preparing and following up on VAT exemption and import duty waiver requests and coordinating with the Protocol and Public Relations Department to monitor their progress
• preparing TRACES declarations for materials of veterinary origin subject to official controls
• requesting import licences for controlled substances from French and, where applicable, European authorities
• taking care of the administration and shipment of samples, maintaining tracking tools, and ensuring timely deliveries

What we look for in someone to undertake this role effectively:

• completed general secondary education, followed by a vocational qualification in the field of customs

or

• solid practical experience and knowledge of French customs procedures and import/export regulation
• 2 years’ relevant professional experience in similar function
• very good knowledge of French and good knowledge of English

Familiarity with SAP (SD/LE modules) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel would be strong assets.

What we offer:

​Applications (CV and motivation letter) must be submitted by email to [email protected] with reference “SCD 2025 Customs Assistant” by 03 September 2025. More details on the employment conditions for temporary staff can be found on our website.