Head of Customs

GEODIS; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS in Switzerland seeks a Head of Customs to lead all customs-related activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across the country.

You will own standalone customs brokerage and embedded customs operations within transport and freight forwarding services, driving a unified strategy and execution while managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of customs brokerage, customs operations, or trade compliance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing multi-site customs operations.
• Extensive knowledge of German, EU, and international customs regulations.
• Strong understanding of AEO requirements, customs authorizations, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience managing customs operations, compliance programs, and organizational transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership of customs operations and compliance in Switzerland.
• Represent GEODIS toward customs authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Drive standardization, performance, and development across the customs organization.
• Collaborate with transport and freight forwarding teams to ensure compliant operations.

Skills

customs brokerage

customs operations

trade compliance

leadership

people management

stakeholder management

analytical skills

financial planning

strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General information

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue.GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Reference

2026-18438

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Operations Executive Management

Job title

Head of Customs

Job description

The Head of Customs Switzerland is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, compliance, and
development of all customs-related activities within Switzerland. This role provides end-to-end ownership of
customs operations, including standalone customs brokerage activities and customs operations embedded
within transport and freight forwarding services.
The position ensures operational excellence, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, process
standardization, and team development across the entire customs organization. The Head of Customs
Switzerland acts as the primary representative towards customs authorities, regulatory bodies, customers,
and internal stakeholders.
The role leads all customs operational and compliance functions through direct and indirect reporting lines,
ensuring a unified customs strategy and consistent execution across the country.

Applicant's profile

• Minimum 5 years of customs brokerage, customs operations, or trade compliance experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing multi-site customs operations.
• Extensive knowledge of German, EU, and international customs regulations.
• Strong understanding of AEO requirements, customs authorizations, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience managing customs operations, compliance programs, and organizational
transformation.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with customs authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Switzerland

Location

Switzerland

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE