Michiel De Liefde
About Michiel De Liefde
Michiel De Liefde is a Senior Transport Management and Customs Specialist at Murata, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and customs compliance, having previously held various roles at Murata and PostNL over a career spanning more than a decade.
Current Role at Murata
Currently, Michiel De Liefde serves as a Senior Transport Management and Customs Specialist at Murata, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing transport management and customs compliance, ensuring that logistics operations align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Murata
Michiel De Liefde previously worked at Murata from 2018 to 2023 as a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Project Engineer and customs specialist. His role involved managing supply chain projects and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. Additionally, he served as a logistics coordinator at Murata Electronics from 2009 to 2012, where he contributed to logistics planning and execution.
Professional Background in Logistics
Before joining Murata, Michiel De Liefde held various positions in the logistics sector. He worked at PostNL as a Transport Planner and Demand Planner from 2012 to 2016, and as an International Transport Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. His responsibilities included optimizing transport costs and managing logistics operations. He also served as a Project Manager at NeroQom in 2008 and worked briefly at Alpha Security in 2009.
Education and Training
Michiel De Liefde has a diverse educational background. He studied at KMS, where he achieved MBO 4 in Military studies from 2001 to 2007. He also completed a Customs Trade & Compliance program at EVO Fenedex in 2023. Earlier, he attended Casimir, where he studied various subjects, including English, German, and Economics, achieving MAVO, HAVO, and VWO qualifications from 1990 to 1999.
Customs Compliance and Auditing Expertise
In his current and previous roles, Michiel De Liefde has developed expertise in customs compliance and auditing. He conducts BTI and classification reviews of products to ensure accurate customs declarations. He also audits the completeness of declarations issued by third parties to eliminate VAT risks. His work includes monitoring compliance with AEO/SAQ standards and updating procedures to maintain licensing requirements.