Senior Compliance Advisor, Customs Operation

Maersk; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals is looking for a Senior Compliance Advisor in Hamburg, Germany. This position offers the opportunity to actively contribute to compliance and risk minimization by understanding legal requirements and internal processes within the customs operation.

The successful candidate will monitor regulatory changes, participate in audits, and support the Customs Operations organization as a subject matter expert. Experience in customs business and compliance advisory is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience and competence within the customs business.
• Ability to develop internal tools for compliance.
• Experience communicating with authorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure implementation.
• Participate and carry out external and internal audits.
• Propose and lead customs-related projects.

Skills

Customs business experience

Compliance advising

Internal tool development

Communication with authorities

Audit participation

Job description

Think Global, Work Local with Maersk Customs Service!

Maersk is a global leader in logistics, transforming the industry, and our Customs Services are central to this strategy. The Senior Compliance Advisor, Customs Operation is based in Hamburg, Germany, and will actively contribute to compliance and risk minimization by understanding legal requirements and internal work processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure implementation in the organization.
• Participate and carry out external and internal audits.
• Propose, participate, and lead customs related projects.
• Generate business intelligence.
• Assist and develop in‑house training.
• Support the Customs Operations organization as a subject matter expert.
• Work actively with risk management and report deviations.
• Support the Country Compliance Manager in the area.
• Initiate and/or attend meetings with customers and authorities.
• Monitor and follow up on customs claims at the country level.

Qualifications

• Experience and competence within the customs business.
• Experienced compliance advisor.
• Ability to develop internal tools for compliance.
• Experience communicating with authorities.
• Participation or leadership in certifications/audits of quality assurance programs (AEO, ISO, etc.).
• Support of the quality control audit process.
• Support of the customs transit process and ability to deal with appeals and statements to authorities.
• Assistance with adaptation and implementation of internal procedures.

EEO Statement

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We support any necessary adjustments during the application and hiring process.