Customs Operations Leader – Denmark

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Denmark; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Customs Services Denmark seeks a driven Operations Manager to lead and develop the Denmark offices, oversee regional performance, and collaborate with the Nordic leadership team. You will manage managers in Aarhus and Hirtshals, build strong regulatory and customer relationships, and push changes that improve efficiency and service quality.

You will lead teams, ensure staff are skilled, and drive customer-focused growth while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience with direct personnel responsibility
• Deep understanding of logistics, transport and customs-clearance industries
• Strong knowledge of regulations affecting customs operations
• Proven ability to lead change and drive improvements
• Customer-focused with ability to identify growth opportunities
• Bilingual communication in Danish and English (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop customs teams across Denmark, setting targets and monitoring results
• Maintain strong relationships with government authorities and corporate customers
• Collaborate with Nordic CLT and other groups to align regional priorities
• Streamline processes and ensure staff have necessary skills and capabilities
• Drive value creation for customers through efficient, high-quality operations

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Regulations knowledge

Change management

Customer focus

Communication (Danish & English)

Business development

Strategic thinking

Job description

Maersk Customs Services Denmark seeks a driven Operations Manager to lead and develop the Denmark offices, oversee regional performance, and collaborate with the Nordic leadership team. You will manage managers in Aarhus and Hirtshals, build strong regulatory and customer relationships, and push changes that improve efficiency and service quality.

You will lead teams, ensure staff are skilled, and drive customer-focused growth while maintaining high standards of compliance and operational