Customs Clearance Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Customs Clearance
Ornel Franck W.
Last position:
Sales Partner at ERGO PRO
- Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
- Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
- Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
- Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Thomas P.
Last position:
Product Owner & AI Automation Architect (B2B) at Ihre-Hygieneberatung
Development of a digital audit application for inspections in medical facilities. The goal is to connect on-site data collection, voice recording, documentation and downstream processes in one end-to-end, AI-supported workflow.
Design and development of a Flutter audit app with Claude Code for the structured execution and documentation of inspections.
Processing of voice recordings captured in the app through automatic transcription and AI-supported creation of structured inspection reports, followed by an approval process
Connecting various data sources such as email, Odoo 19, attendance records and Google Drive via n8n to automate billing and follow-up processes
Automatic provision of required documents and email delivery through n8n-controlled workflows, including the use of LLMs for text creation
Skills: Flutter, Claude Code, LLM Integration, n8n, Odoo 19, Google Drive, Process Automation
Peter S.
Last position:
Project Manager for SAP GTS Trade Services, edition for SAP 4/HANA at ETENGO AG
- Creation of detailed concepts for all relevant GTS modules (compliance, pricing, customs clearance, Intrastat, preferences)
- Planning and conducting workshops, including scheduling and documentation
- Development and consulting of the organisational structure and its master data
- Setup and customisation of compliance functions: sanctions list review, embargo, legal control, US re-export
- Uploading and maintaining sanction and commodity lists
- Implementation and validation of integration tests
- Setup and customisation of the modules: pricing (including uploading of customs tariff numbers and STAWN data), customs clearance (including application for test operation with customs), Intrastat and preferences (including preference calculation and LLEs)
- Development and presentation of prototypes
- Derivation of insights for the final concept
Michael K.
Last position:
Freelance Consultant at Tepo – Gebäudedienste GmbH
- Replacement and renewal of the existing client PCs with an upgrade to Windows 11 and mobile workstations with laptops and docking stations
- Introduction of Office365 with OneDrive use
- Introduction of e-invoicing with DATEV accounting software
- Revision of the standard office applications in daily use
- File storage in SharePoint instead of local data storage
- New authorization structure for users
- Use of Microsoft accounts to synchronize profiles
- Reorganization of the document scanning process with storage in SharePoint
- New backup concept in addition to the Microsoft cloud solution
- Introduction of new data structures: review and separation of data into active, inactive, private, business
- Simplification of processes
- Increased data security and improved security
- Permanent data availability at all internal and external workplaces
Stephan H.
Last position:
Development, Tester at Telecommunications
Set up an operational contract information system. This is mainly used as an order management system - for migrating existing contracts as well as for creating and providing new contract bundles.
Sales agents can use it to order new services, modify existing ones and migrate service types, as well as provide price information to the customer.
This supports the marketing of new services as well as the replacement of old services for existing customers.
In addition, existing data is imported, processed (ETL) and provided via services for further use in the portal front end.
Analysis of the business and technical use cases (workflows, involved processes/systems, communication paths, security requirements)
Further development / creation of the front-end components (React/JavaScript)
Design and implementation of the business logic
Creation of the functional and technical component documentation
Test execution / test automation (Cypress, test coverage)
Team size: 8 people
Technologies: React, JavaScript, Rest (JSon), Yaml, Markdown, MariaDB (SQL), Docker, Swagger, Cypress
Tools: Webstorm, ReactDeveloperTools, VisualStudioCode, Word, DBeaver, Git/GitLab
Work management: GitLab
Platform: Linux
Build management: GitLab
Orhan Y.
Last position:
SAP Senior Consultant OTC/MM/WM/LE/CS/PS/GTS, C4C-Cloud (Sales, Services, E-Commerce) at High-Technologie
- Support and consulting for the integration of SAP ECC into an SAP S/4HANA system, retirement of legacy systems, implementation, and process optimization in the new harmonized system
- Project implementation of S/4HANA Cloud Private & Public Sales & Services with SAP SCM/OTC/MM/LE/CS/PS, S/4HANA Cloud, CPI, BTP, EDI, IDOC, ABAP, User-Exit, SolMan, ITIL, SAP Cloud AL
- Customizing and optimization in OTC and MM, including condition maintenance, document type and item category extensions, integration with FI/CO, scheduling agreement configuration, material master and purchasing info record maintenance, release procedures, message control, and master data quality
- Ensuring integration of PTP with FI/CO, SD, and WM, process analysis, and efficiency improvement for the S/4HANA environment
- Process modeling in Signavio, workshops, and trainings
- 2nd & 3rd level support in OTC, MM, CS, PS, C4C Sales & Services, GTS, and MDG: incident and change tickets, feasibility analyses, service management, embedded analytics, customizing, tests, documentation, training, debugging, IDOC/EDI monitoring
- SAP S/4HANA migration: data migration, system harmonization, global rollouts, and template development
- ABAP development and optimization: reports, dialog programs, user exits, IDOC/EDI monitoring
Christoph L.
Last position:
Program Manager - SAP S/4 HANA at BAHAG AG
- Took over the steering of the SAP S4 transformation program after 15 months of project duration
- Assessed the quality of soft facts, especially the quality of collaboration and communication
- Evaluation, program planning, resource control, and realignment of the timeline
- Introduction of the software delivery model and quality gates
- Initial scope definition in the form of business capabilities
- Introduction of enterprise architecture
- Reporting to the SteerCo for the S4 transformation program / C-level
- Risk management and escalation when project risks were identified
- Coordination of the various projects within the program
Mubashar A.
Last position:
Interim Accounting Manager at JOSEPH DRESSELHAUS GmbH
- Report to the head of accounting/finance/controlling and handle ad hoc requirements from all accounting and finance departments in SAP 4, including advance payments, payment plans, master data updates, and intercompany reconciliation
- Manage payment regulators such as Nordwest and Eurobaustoff & EDE reconciliation, AVIS reconciliation, travel expense approvals and reconciliation with credit card statements, factoring reconciliation, payment blocks, etc.
- Support the annual audit and insolvency reporting
Mikalai P.
Last position:
Managing Director at IPMS UG
- Project and site management in steel production, mining, drive technology, power quality
- Consulting and sales in medical technology, safety equipment and video surveillance
- Wholesale of machinery/technological equipment and medical technology
Konstantinos M.
Last position:
IT-Fly Specialist – Global Rollout at Lufthansa Group
Plan & Prepare (Site Design & Readiness): Inventory & Design: Dell PowerEdge R-Series, Aruba switches (L2/L3), notebooks/peripherals; serials/asset tags, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, VLAN-/DHCP-/DNS plan
Runbooks/MOPs: site rollout runbook, backout strategy (<15–30 min), risk register, communication matrix; approvals via CAB/change
Images/Packages: Golden Image (Win10/11), driver packs, BIOS/UEFI baseline; O365/Teams/OneDrive KFM; BitLocker policies; MECM/SCCM, Intune/Autopilot, MDT/WinPE
Logistics: shipping/customs clearance, RMA/DOA, on-site spares; tools (barcode scanner, label printer), "Go-Bag" (cables, SFPs, console cables)
Deliver (on-site implementation): End devices: swap & migration (USMT/OneDrive KFM), peripherals (ATB/BT printers, scanners, boarding gate hardware); domain join, compliance checks, O365 activation, printers/queues, network drives
Acceptance: functional tests for DCS/CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS stations, ticketing/check-in workflows, boarding gates
Server (R-Series): rack & stack, cabling (PDU redundancy, fiber/copper), labeling/naming; firmware/RAID (PERC), Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC network; Windows Server 2022/2025 + CIS/BSI hardening; agents (backup/AV/EDR/monitoring), time service/NTP auth, Syslog/SNMPv3
Network (Aruba): VLANs, LACP trunks, MSTP root; PortFast + BPDU Guard at the edge; QoS (EF/AF); dual stack (v4/v6), DHCP relay. NAC/802.1X with ClearPass/Radius/TACACS+, roles + MAB fallback; guest isolation, ACLs (Guest→Mgmt deny). Telemetry: sFlow, SNMPv3, Syslog→SIEM; LLDP→inventory/CMDB
Airport specifics: CUTE/CUPPS/CUSS terminals; DCS/Amadeus/SITA connectivity; FIDS (read-only); bag tag/boarding pass printing; changes in off-peak/night windows
Stabilize (hypercare): first-day support, KPI tracking (login times, ticket volume, error classes), QoS fine-tuning
Troubleshooting: Wireshark/iperf, event logs, switch counters, sFlow flows; fast incident handling as SPOC
Knowledge transfer: short training sessions for station teams, mini-runbooks (fault/recovery)
Close (documentation & handover): docs & CMDB: final configs (switch/server), topology/patch plans, IP tables, serial/asset lists, before/after photos
Acceptance & sign-off: UAT protocols, functional evidence (use cases), return/reuse of old hardware
Lessons learned: risks, standard packages, driver freeze, "known issues"
Interfaces/communication: station IT, airport IT, SOC/NOC, ground ops/ramp/check-in, provider (SITA/Amadeus). ITSM: ServiceNow (Inc/Req/Change/KB), handover to BAU
Joaquim Manuel D.
Last position:
Interim Inventory Manager Aerostructure at Latecoere
Optimization of inventory management and procurement processes to improve cash flow and reduce costs.
Detailed analysis of business processes to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
Development and standardization of work procedures to increase efficiency and minimize errors.
Establishment and maintenance of KPIs and reports to effectively track progress and measure success.
Cost savings in the eight-digit million range through rescheduling and shifting orders from quarter to quarter in 2024 and 2025.
Introduction of a tool for inventory reporting and management to review and control inventory KPIs and to steer inventory reduction measures.
Identification of five inventory optimization measures, including insourcing/outsourcing, redistribution of manufacturing, and restructuring of the production line to a lean one-piece flow, with a total potential inventory reduction of 30% within 1 to 2 years.
Introduction of inventory dashboards via Power BI.
Setup of a weekly Inventory Control Tower to present KPIs, achievements, and ongoing improvements to management and the board.
Rupender K.
Last position:
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Consultant at Self-employed
- Partnered with consumer brands to drive sales growth through targeted affiliate and content marketing campaigns
- Built and monetized a content-to-commerce funnel, converting digital audiences into measurable revenue within the first five months of launch
- Conceptualized, scripted, filmed, and edited SEO-optimized product review videos, reaching 56K+ views and 4K+ watch hours in the first year
- Applied SEO, keyword targeting, and audience analytics to enhance conversion rates, click-throughs, and retention
- Collaborated with brands to design discount campaigns and optimize messaging for performance marketing outcomes
- Utilized YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to refine strategy, identify trends, and improve campaign ROI
Timo S.
Last position:
Developer (AL) & Consultant at IT service provider
- Development of an application suite for AppSource (7 apps) focusing on customs processing & compliance
Aria I.
Last position:
Lead Generation Coordinator at Direct Result
- Ranked Top 3 lead generator in Germany in first month by systematizing target audience segmentation and automating outreach workflows
- Generated 35 qualified leads and achieved 5 direct conversions within 4 months
- Built pipeline of 110+ indirect leads through optimized qualification processes and high-conversion interview scheduling
David V.
Last position:
Customer Co-Creation Project Manager; Venture Associate (Venture Clienting Program Manager) at Siemens Energy
- Responsible for developing collaborative innovation projects with customers
- Responsible for opportunity discovery and qualification
- Lead of sales development process
- Management of cross-functional teams to develop innovative proposals
- Customer and stakeholder relationship management
- Customer and market intelligence
- Developing lessons learned and blueprint projects for improvement of global sales approach
- Problem identification: helping business units identify problems solvable with start-up support
- Stakeholder engagement: supporting smooth communication between all stakeholders
- Ecosystem building: increasing networking and exchange between start-up ecosystem and business unit
- Adoption roadmap: support selected start-ups for successful adoption of their solution/service within the organisation
- Representation: increase venture clienting and startup awareness within the organisation
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Statistics of experts using Customs Clearance
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Operations, Finance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
53%
Doctorate
7%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Customs Clearance
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Customs Clearance experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (62%)
- Information Technology (57%)
- Transportation (57%)
- Manufacturing (57%)
- Automotive (52%)
- Healthcare (48%)
- Energy (33%)
- Fashion (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Customs Clearance covers
Customs Clearance is the process of preparing, submitting and resolving the information required for goods to cross a border. It covers import, export and transit procedures, including declarations, commodity codes, customs value, origin and supporting documents. Strong specialists connect regulatory requirements with practical supply-chain operations.
Where it is used
Companies rely on customs expertise wherever physical goods move between markets, especially in manufacturing, retail, automotive, pharmaceuticals, logistics and international distribution.
- Import and export declarations
- Tariff classification and origin checks
- Transit, bonded and special procedures
- Customs audits and post-clearance corrections
- Duty, tax and documentation reviews
Ecosystem and tooling
Customs specialists work with enterprise resource planning systems, transport management systems, warehouse software and electronic customs portals. They may use customs brokerage tools, tariff databases, trade compliance platforms and document management systems. In Germany, this often includes coordination with freight forwarders, carriers, brokers and the relevant authorities.
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise is useful during market expansion, new product launches, customs-system changes, audit preparation or periods of disrupted supply. Companies also bring in specialists when internal teams face unclear classifications, recurring declaration errors or complex origin questions.
- Review an existing import or export process
- Prepare a new customs operating model
- Clean up product and tariff data
- Support a system or broker transition
Skills that sit alongside it
Customs Clearance overlaps with trade compliance, import and export controls, logistics, procurement, indirect tax and supply-chain management. Depending on the assignment, specialists may also work with Incoterms, preferential origin, valuation, sanctions screening and ERP master data. Clear communication matters because customs decisions affect finance, operations and customer delivery.
What strong professionals deliver
Strong professionals create accurate, traceable processes rather than relying on isolated declarations. They explain classification and valuation decisions, identify missing evidence and document assumptions clearly. They understand the difference between Customs Clearance, customs brokerage and wider trade compliance, and can adapt their approach to remote collaboration or on-site work in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Customs Clearance? Start with the answers below.
Customs Clearance is used to move goods legally through import, export or transit controls. It involves declarations, commodity classification, customs value, origin, permits and supporting records so shipments can be released correctly.
Customs Clearance describes the wider process of preparing and completing border formalities, while customs brokerage is the service of acting for a trader in that process. A specialist may manage the internal data, controls and procedures even when a broker submits the declaration.
A strong Customs Clearance specialist often brings knowledge of trade compliance, Incoterms, tariff classification, preferential origin and indirect tax. Experience with ERP master data, freight operations, sanctions screening and customs audits is also valuable.
The right level for Customs Clearance depends on the assignment. A data review may need focused classification and documentation skills, while a new operating model or audit response calls for someone who can map processes, assess risk and coordinate several teams.
Customs Clearance is often suitable for remote collaboration because declarations, product data and evidence can be reviewed digitally. On-site work in Germany can still help when a specialist must inspect warehouse procedures, train local teams or coordinate closely with freight operations.
Before engaging a Customs Clearance specialist, collect sample declarations, product descriptions, tariff data, origin evidence, broker instructions and known error cases. Clarify the countries, shipment flows, systems and target deliverables so the specialist can assess the work quickly.
Quality Customs Clearance work is consistent, auditable and supported by clear reasoning. Look for documented classification decisions, reliable data controls, defined escalation paths and evidence that the process reduces avoidable holds, corrections and compliance exposure.
Freelancers in Customs Clearance may review declarations, classify products, build procedure guides, improve master data or prepare audit files. They can also support broker governance, system transitions and training for logistics, procurement or finance teams.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 856 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 53% hold at least a Master's degree, and 7% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are English (100%), German (95%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are Professional Services (62%), Information Technology (57%), and Transportation (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are Information Technology (76%), Operations (76%), and Project Management (76%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Customs Clearance
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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