Customs Clearance Experts in Germany
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Peter Sachs-Witzel
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
Ornel Franck Wora Yeno
Last position:
Purchasing Manager, Logistics & IT Manager at Onlinehandler
Proactive support of management in business field development & innovation management
New development of a suite of business applications for analyzing valuation, P&L, and market price risk data
Automation of all internal and external business and work processes
Development of AI-based and AI-supported ETL processes as well as data analysis
Business use-case development
Business and work process optimization
Enterprise architecture management
Sales data analysis and forecasting as well as capture
Inventory management & reordering
Supplier management and communication
Customs processing & clearance
Shipping handling & warehouse coordination
Interface management
Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, JTL-Wawi, JTL-WMS, OTTO Partner Connect (OPC), Amazon Seller Central, DHL Global Forwarding, Jira, Draw.IO, Java (8,17,21,25), Jenkins, SonarQube, Git, Gitea, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL, Docker, Local LLMs, Postman, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports
Mubashar Ali
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
Michael Kunisch
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
Orhan Yazar
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 Lefkes
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
Mikalai Paulau
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 Metaxas
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
Rupender Kaur
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 Schrader
Last position:
Developer (AL) & Consultant at IT service provider
- Development of an application suite for AppSource (7 apps) focusing on customs processing & compliance
Christopher Eshemokhai
Last position:
Senior Oracle DBA and WebLogic Administrator, Oracle Business Intelligence for Applications
- Oracle databases 11g, 12c and 19c RAC
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g & 12c (WebLogic, SOA, Oracle Forms and Report Server, etc., OBIA)
- Administration of Oracle 11g, 12c, RAC and 19c
- Applying patches
- Installation, configuration and deployment of Tomcat
- Oracle tuning
- The system includes several production, QA, test & development Oracle databases and WebLogic application servers 11g & 12c
Ralf Zschieschang
Last position:
Head of Supply Chain Management & Customer Service at Siteco GmbH
Responsible for leading Customer Service and Supply Chain functions including Order Management, Export Sales Coordination, Global Shared Service Center, Supply Chain planning, production planning and logistics
Business Process Owner for Supply Chain Management and Sales and Operations Planning
Designed, implemented and improved central processes and applications
Implemented and monitored global KPIs for delivery reliability, delivery capability, logistics productivity and inventory management
Member of the leadership transformation team responsible for revising the process landscape after carve-out from the Osram Group
Successfully reintegrated logistics into the Siteco Group and increased logistics productivity by 16% per working hour
Maintained delivery capability above industry average during the COVID-19 crisis
Dirk Knochenhauer
Last position:
Customs Declarations and Freight Forwarding
- Worked in wholesale trade for ship parts
- Responsible for customs declarations
- Freight forwarding for domestic and international shipments
Joaquim Manuel Da Silva Toreiro
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 improvements.
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.
Achieved eight-figure million euro cost savings by replanning and shifting orders quarter to quarter in 2024 and 2025.
Introduced a tool for inventory reporting and management to review and control inventory KPIs and drive inventory reduction measures.
Identified five inventory optimization actions, including insourcing/outsourcing, production redistribution, and restructuring the production line into a lean one-piece flow, with the potential to reduce inventory by 30% within 1 to 2 years.
Rolled out inventory dashboards using Power BI.
Established a weekly Inventory Control Tower to present KPIs, successes, and ongoing improvements to management and the board.
Ines Handschigl
Last position:
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH
- Integration of a standard audit software for conducting audits in the medical sector
- Planning and maintenance of the project schedule
- Preparation of status reports and project documentation
- Coordination and documentation of meetings and workshops including minutes and follow-up
- Management of the project document repository and preparation of presentations
- Monitoring project progress, identifying bottlenecks and solving problems
- Recording and updating the risk register and supporting risk management
- Recording and updating the stakeholder register and supporting stakeholder management
- Advising on organizing meetings, workshops, travel planning and budget management
- Responsibility for work packages (TPL)
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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, Logistics
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Transportation
Certification focus areas
Finance, Information Technology, Operations
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
46%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Import flow
Customs clearance keeps goods moving across borders. It covers the steps needed to declare shipments, prepare documents, and release cargo for import or export. Strong specialists work across customs declaration, broker handoff, and issue resolution when shipments are held or flagged.
Core tasks
- Classify goods with the right commodity and customs codes
- Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, and transport papers
- Check origin, value, and licensing requirements
- Coordinate with forwarders, brokers, and warehouse teams
- Resolve holds, audits, and document requests quickly
Systems and data
Customs work depends on accurate product data, trade terms, and shipment details. Professionals often work in ERP, TMS, WMS, and customs declaration tools, plus broker portals and document archives. They know how to keep master data clean so filings stay consistent across lanes and countries.
When to bring in specialists
Companies hire freelance customs clearance experts when trade volume grows, new markets open, or shipments start missing release dates. They are also useful during ERP changes, new broker setups, product launches, and compliance reviews. In Germany, they often support teams that need clear communication with customs offices and carriers.
What strong experts do
A strong specialist understands HS and TARIC logic, Incoterms, origin rules, VAT basics, and export controls. They spot mismatches before filing and know how to explain them without slowing operations. The best experts are precise, calm under pressure, and able to work with logistics, finance, and procurement.
Common project shapes
Customs clearance work may include process reviews, filing support, document templates, broker onboarding, or cleanup of blocked shipments. It can also cover training internal teams, improving data quality, or building a clear handover between trade, logistics, and operations. Many projects mix onsite alignment with remote document work.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Customs Clearance? Start with the answers below.
Customs clearance covers the steps needed to move goods through import or export controls. That usually includes declaration data, supporting documents, code classification, and coordination with carriers or customs brokers. It is both an operational task and a compliance task.
Customs clearance is the broader process of getting goods released by customs. Customs brokerage is the service of filing and managing that process on behalf of a company. Many firms use both terms loosely, but a strong specialist should understand the difference.
A strong customs clearance professional usually knows Incoterms, HS classification, origin rules, export control checks, and trade documentation. Experience with ERP, TMS, or customs declaration tools also helps. Good communication matters just as much as technical knowledge.
Customs clearance expertise is often needed for cross-border launches, broker setup, shipment delays, product data cleanup, and process audits. It also helps when a company expands into new countries or changes logistics providers. The work is often urgent because delays affect the whole supply chain.
For Customs Clearance, the right depth depends on the task. A document cleanup may need a practical specialist, while a new import or export process needs someone who has handled code classification, declarations, and exception handling. The best choice is the expert who has seen the same kind of shipment flow before.
Yes, much of customs clearance can be handled remotely because the core work is document review, data validation, and coordination. On-site time can still help when a team needs process mapping, training, or close work with warehouse and logistics staff. In Germany, many projects combine both.
Look for clean examples of past filings, clear reasoning on classification, and a structured way of handling exceptions. A strong customs clearance expert can explain risk, document gaps, and next steps in plain language. They should also work well with brokers, freight teams, and finance without creating extra handoffs.
Freelancers should be ready to work with tight deadlines, changing shipment data, and detailed documentation. In Customs Clearance, accuracy matters more than speed, and the best specialists ask the right questions before filing. Experience with the local language and business routines in Germany can be a real advantage.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects is 110 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 880 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 46% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% 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 German (100%), English (100%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are Professional Services (71%), Information Technology (59%), and Transportation (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Customs Clearance in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Operations (82%), and Logistics (76%).
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