Junior German-Speaking Customs Technician

Timișoara · Posted Oct 22

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Location: Timișoara, Romania
Work type: Onsite

Junior German-Speaking Customs Technician at Continental in Timișoara, Romania. Full-time permanent role focusing on importing shipments from non-EU countries, ensuring compliance with German customs regulations, preparing declarations, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and supporting audits and cross-functional activities.

What they are looking for

Sap r/3Sap gtsCustoms complianceLogisticsImport export

Location: Timișoara, TM, ro Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Job Description

Monitor the arrival and customs clearance of import shipments from non-EU countries for release into free circulation across all modes of transport.
Ensure compliance with all applicable customs regulations, legal requirements, and import prohibitions and restrictions in Germany.
Process shipments from non-EU countries for release into free circulation, including the preparation and submission of simplified customs declarations.
Monitor incoming import shipments and perform daily goods receipt controls.
Communicate and coordinate with internal business units, suppliers, freight forwarders, consignees, and warehouse operators.
Prepare all customs-related documentation and support internal and external audits, including the review of customs invoices and tax assessments issued by external service providers.
Provide customs-related advice and support to business units and affiliated group companies.
Contribute to cross-functional activities, including reporting, projects, testing, and business release management.

Qualifications

Completed commercial vocational training, preferably in industrial business administration, freight forwarding, logistics, or a related field.
Min. 1 year of professional experience in international trade, import, and export operations.
Proficiency in standard IT applications, as well as SAP R/3 and SAP GTS.
Fluent written and spoken German and English language skills.
Structured, independent, and process-oriented working style.
Strong customer service and stakeholder management orientation.
Strong commitment to quality and problem-solving
fostering innovation and continuous improvement
Communicates effectively and with impact
Promotes and fosters effective teamwork