Coroplast Tape — part of an international family business with around 6,800 employees worldwide and roughly €740 million in sales (2025), known for technology leadership in adhesive tapes, cables, and wires — is hiring a Logistics & Customs Specialist (m/f/d) at its headquarters in Wuppertal. In this central role you will manage international transport, import, and customs processes and shape the inbound flow of goods. You will coordinate national and international transports, run freight tenders, act as the first contact for forwarders, logistics providers, and internal departments, and handle imports in line with customs and foreign trade rules. That includes tariff classification of raw materials, legally compliant processing, and keeping an eye on trade and customs developments. The role asks for commercial training, at least five years of experience in transport logistics, customs, and foreign trade in an industrial company, fluent German, good English, and SAP skills, ideally SAP GTS. The benefits include 30 vacation days, holiday and Christmas bonuses, a free gym membership, a €600 annual health insurance budget, and bike leasing. Salary was not published.
About Coroplast — Tapes, Cables & Wires
Company: Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Wuppertal
Brands: Coroplast Tape, Coroflex, and WeWire — technology leaders in automotive, retail, and industrial sectors
Scale: Around 6,800 employees and about €740 million in sales (2025)
Production: Wuppertal headquarters plus 17 locations worldwide
Culture: An international family business that values diversity and mutual respect
What Coroplast Offers — Logistics & Customs Specialist Wuppertal
Time Off: 30 vacation days per year, plus holiday and Christmas bonuses
Health & Fitness: Free gym membership, company-sponsored supplementary health insurance with a €600 annual budget, and workplace health programmes
Development: Individual training and development opportunities plus intensive onboarding
Commute: Good transport links and free parking, plus Coro-Bike leasing
Perks: Corporate Benefits programme
Career Opportunity — Customs & Foreign Trade in Wuppertal
Central Role: Own the import and customs flow for a global industrial manufacturer
Specialist Skills: Work with tariff classification, supplier declarations, and SAP GTS
Influence: Network widely, drive topics forward, and help shape logistics and customs processes
Career Growth: Pathway to Senior Customs Specialist, Head of Trade Compliance, or Logistics Lead
Position Overview
This Logistics & Customs Specialist role combines day-to-day transport coordination with real foreign trade expertise. You will play a central part in managing international transport, import, and customs processes and in shaping the inbound flow of goods. You will coordinate national and international transports, conduct tenders, and act as the first point of contact for freight forwarders, logistics service providers, and internal departments. You will handle the import of goods and make sure customs and foreign trade regulations are followed, assess complex customs questions, take care of the tariff classification of raw materials, and ensure legally compliant processing. You will also watch developments in international trade, customs rules, and global supply chains and turn them into practical measures for your area, and you will network independently with internal and external contacts to move topics forward and develop logistics and customs processes. You should be confident with import processes, customs tariffs, supplier declarations, and foreign trade requirements, and comfortable working independently in a structured, solution-focused way.
Why This Role Matters: One wrong tariff code or missing declaration can delay raw materials and halt production. As Logistics & Customs Specialist, your accuracy and early awareness of trade changes keep materials flowing legally and on time.
Key Responsibilities
International Transport & Freight Tenders
- Coordinate national and international transports
- Conduct freight tenders
- Act as first point of contact for freight forwarders, logistics providers, and internal departments
- Help shape the inbound flow of goods
Import & Customs Compliance
- Handle the import of goods and ensure compliance with customs and foreign trade regulations
- Assess complex customs and foreign trade questions
- Handle tariff classification of raw materials and ensure legally compliant processing
- Work with supplier declarations and customs tariffs
Market Watch & Risk Awareness
- Monitor developments in international trade, customs regulations, and global supply chains
- Derive appropriate measures for your area of responsibility
- Flag risks to delivery and cost early
- Share updates with internal stakeholders
Networking & Process Development
- Network independently with internal and external contacts
- Actively drive topics forward
- Help develop logistics and customs processes further
- Work in a structured, solution-oriented way
Qualifications & Requirements
Training & Experience
- Completed commercial training with a focus on freight forwarding, logistics, or industry, or a comparable qualification
- At least five years of professional experience in transport logistics, customs, and foreign trade at an industrial company
- Confidence with import processes, customs tariffs, supplier declarations, and foreign trade requirements
- Ideally experience in a manufacturing environment such as the automotive or textile industry
Skills
- Fluent German and good English
- Proficiency with SAP, ideally SAP GTS, and common MS Office applications
- Independent, structured, solution-oriented working style and quick networking across departments
Contact — Questions About the Role
Contact person: Dennis Theis — T +49 202 2681 0
Address: Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG, Wittener Straße 271, 42279 Wuppertal, Germany
Note: Use the application route on Coroplast’s careers page or the original listing.
About Coroplast — Wuppertal, Germany
Coroplast describes itself as a company that connects the world with progress. With around 6,800 employees worldwide and sales of about €740 million in 2025, it is regarded as a technology leader and global player in the automotive, retail, and industrial sectors through its three brands: Coroplast Tape, Coroflex, and WeWire. It produces innovative and customised adhesive tapes, cables, and wires at its Wuppertal headquarters and at 17 locations worldwide. As an international family business, it considers candidates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and it describes a culture of diversity and mutual respect. For customs and logistics professionals, Wuppertal offers a central role with good transport links, free parking, and a strong benefits package.
Career Excellence: Join Coroplast Tape in Wuppertal — manage imports, classify raw materials, run freight tenders, and build a strong customs and logistics career in German industry.
Who Should Apply?
- Customs and Foreign Trade Specialists: With 5+ years in industrial import and tariff classification
- SAP GTS Users: Comfortable with supplier declarations and trade compliance tools
- Transport Logistics Coordinators: Who run freight tenders and manage forwarders
- Automotive and Textile Supply Chain Staff: With manufacturing-side import experience
- German-English Professionals: Ready for a central role at a family-owned global manufacturer
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