Customs Operations Specialist

Company Description

Customs Operations Europe & Africa in Bucharest, Romania consists of approx. 19 co-workers. Our assignment is to secure a well-functioning import and/or export process for more than 5 countries in the region, on different levels of detail. We give daily support and coordination in customs related topics within legal matters, goods flow and IT knowledge to secure availability, affordability and ensure compliance.

Job Description

Permanent position 

We are looking for a new colleague. 

We offer you a position in an inspiring environment where cooperation and high tempo are mixed with great laughter and team spirit. Your application can be the beginning of a long-term relationship, and we hope you want to contribute with your experiences and passion for IKEA's future! 

As Customs Operations Specialist working at Customs Operations Europe & Africa in Bucharest, the main assignment is to send correctly compiled import declarations using a digital solution in direct contact with brokers and Customs Authorities in each country.

You will secure good communication and support to and from other IKEA units, external service providers and authorities within Europe to ensure timely, accurate and compliant entries according to customs rules and regulations.

You will control and investigate various issues to secure compliance in every customs declaration according to countries’ legislations. You will also contribute to the development of how we work and reaching our goals within the department. 

DECLARE EVERYTHING – IN TIME – CORRECT – IN COMPLIANCE 

Qualifications

About you 

We believe you have plenty of energy and curiosity to learn and we see that you are a person that is driven and dares to challenge people and business. You have a logical mind and understand IT solutions digital connections quickly. 

You are a service-minded person with a clear and respectful way of communicating. 
You enjoy working in a structured way both on your own, within the team and with relevant stakeholders.  
You are motivated by working in a routine-based environment at high pace. 
You can prioritize your work to deliver assignments with high quality. 
You can analyze with focus on details and follow up on relevant goals and deviations. 

You should be: 

• Familiar with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel 

• Comfortable with working and navigating in digital IT solutions 

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal 

We believe that you have: 

• Experience/Education within the field of customs and import operation, logistics and/or supply chain 

• IKEA Culture & Values close to heart 

Additional Information

Please note this position is based in Bucharest, Romania.   

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact recruiting manager Adrian Eremia, [email protected] 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process you are welcome to contact, People & Culture Generalist via email [email protected]. 

Please apply in the system, in English, not later then 9th of October, 2026. Please note that we will be interviewing continuously, which means that we may close the application process earlier than stated if we find the right candidates. Please send us your application today. 

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