Thijs Lendemeijer
About Thijs Lendemeijer
Title
Thijs Lendemeijer is the Global Customs Manager at Flexport.
Current Role at Flexport
Thijs Lendemeijer currently serves as the Global Customs Manager at Flexport. In this role, he oversees global customs operations, manages compliance with international trade regulations, and leads a team focused on optimizing customs processes.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Thijs Lendemeijer has held multiple roles at Flexport, starting as a Customs Brokerage Specialist from 2016 to 2018, followed by Senior Global Customs Associate from 2018 to 2019, Customs Compliance Lead from 2019 to 2020, and Global Customs Lead from 2020 to 2021 before assuming his current position.
Educational Background
Thijs Lendemeijer holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Business - Supply Chain Management from Maastricht University, obtained between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from Jönköping University in 2008 and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics - Logistics from Maastricht University, completed between 2004 and 2008. He also studied Economie & Maastschappij at Sint Janscollege, achieving a VWO - Gymnasium diploma from 1998 to 2004.
Previous Experience at Suitsupply
Before joining Flexport, Thijs Lendemeijer worked at Suitsupply in various capacities. His roles included Salesperson (2008-2010), Assistant Webstore Manager (2010-2011), Logistics Coordinator (2011-2012), Customs & Trade Affairs Manager (2012-2015), and Global Customs & Trade Manager (2016). These positions provided him with a broad experience in logistics coordination and customs compliance.
Professional Experience in Customs Management
Thijs Lendemeijer has over a decade of experience in customs and trade management. He has transitioned from sales to logistics and customs management over his career and has been with Flexport since 2016. Throughout his career, he has progressed through multiple roles in customs and trade, demonstrating significant expertise in customs compliance, trade affairs, and leadership in global logistics operations.