Customs Manager Sweden M/F

General information

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Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Customs Clearance & Foreign Trade Compliance

Job title

Customs Manager Sweden M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

This is a permanent position, starting on agreement. You will be located at our HQ in Gothenburg. National travels will be required occasionally.

Job description

The customs department at GEODIS is a central function with responsibility for the company's customs services. We are also a specialist function that manages permits, certifications and customs processes.

As Customs Manager, you are overall responsible for the customs department, our product and services. You will be part of GEODIS' customs network worldwide and work closely with our business development team, operations and customs colleagues in region Europe.

Your key accountabilities will be:
- Overall responsible for the customs department – full staff responsibility, daily operations, processes, development activities etc.
- Develop and inspire your team.
- Manage financial business result, turnover and KPIs, including profit and loss responsibility.
- Implement and work in line with company processes, policies, and routines.
- Work closelly with Business Development to further expand our customs brokerage business, support in marketing our service portfolio and in customer related questions.
- Stay updated with government-, legal- and customer requirements related to customs.
- Responsible for GEODIS' AEO-C certification and other customs related authorizations.
- Work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and make sure colleagues and customers are up to date with our customs opportunities and services.
- Acting as a GEODIS ambassador.

Applicant's profile

We are looking for a leader who acts as an ambassador, with passion for developing your team and the business. We believe that you have experience from a leadership position with direct reports and solid competence within the customs field.

Other requirements:
- Professional communication skills, written and spoken, in English and Swedish.
- Knowledge of financial aspects from a business perspective – KPIs, budget etc.

Merits:
- Previous experience from logistics/freight forwarding.
- A post-secondary education within logistics, customs or another relevant field.
- Experience in using the customs system Emma.

We belive that to be successful in this role, you have a genuine interest in working with people and leadership. You develop team spirit, collaboration, and commitment by involving your employees, regular feedback and great communication skills. Business mindset, customer focus, structure and quality are key drivers in your daily work. You are confident in your role and strive to identify improvements and new ways forward.

We are looking for the right person to be part of our great GEODIS-team, to lead and continue developing our customs department in line with our values: Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Solidarity and Passion.

Working time (%)

100

Monthly Salary

Will be discussed during interview.

Position location

Position place

Europe, Sweden, Gothenburg

Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

HIGH/SECONDARY SCHOOL DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Driving license

Yes

Languages

• Swedish (Fluent)
• English (Fluent)