Customs & Trade Compliance Professional, Assens, DK / Global Customs & Trade Compliance

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Tobacco Service B.V.; Assens Kommune; On-site; DKK 432,000 - 648,000; Part time

Job summary

Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Professional in Assens, Denmark to safeguard our global trade flows and reduce customs-related risk. You will collaborate with Planning, Customs & Transportation, Procurement, Finance and IT to keep processes compliant and well documented.

The role covers handling import/export procedures, monitoring legislation changes, and setting up regimes such as EMCS, IPR and bonded warehouses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customs & trade compliance and import/export processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in declarations and documentation.
• Analytical ability to interpret legislation.
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset with stakeholder collaboration.
• Danish language proficiency and valid Danish ID Card.
• Working proficiency in English.
• Nice-to-have: Descartes software experience.
• Advantage: exposure to AEO, UCC, CBAM, EUDR, or customs audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage import/export procedures to ensure compliant, timely customs flows.
• Monitor changes in customs legislation and country obligations.
• Set up and oversee regimes such as EMCS, IPR, and bonded warehouses.
• Classify products for HS, ECS, and FTA declarations and duty management.
• Support SAP-based customs processes as a basic user.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage customs claims with documentation.

Skills

Customs compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Danish language

English proficiency

Regulatory interpretation

Tools

Descartes software

Job description

Customs & Trade Compliance Professional, Assens, DK / Global Customs & Trade Compliance

• Location: Assens, Denmark
• Working hours: Full-time
• Work model: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
• Contract type: Permanent

Are you motivated by ensuring full compliance in a complex and fast-evolving regulatory landscape? As our new Customs & Trade Compliance Professional, you'll play a key role in safeguarding STG's global trade flows and reducing customs-related risk. You'll work closely with Planning, Customs & Transportation, Procurement, and Finance to keep customs processes compliant, efficient, and well-documented.

What your day will look like

• Manage and follow up on import and export procedures to ensure compliant, timely customs flows
• Monitor and implement customs legislation changes and country-specific obligations
• Set up and oversee customs regimes such as EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System), IPR (Inward Processing Relief), and bonded warehouse processes
• Classify products and determine valuation and origin (HS – Harmonized System, ECS – Export Control System, FTA – Free Trade Agreement) for accurate declarations and duty management
• Support SAP-based customs processes as a basic user (training provided)
• Conduct regular risk assessments and manage customs claims, with proactive mitigation and clear documentation

Keystakeholders

Material Planning · Customs & Transportation · Procurement · Finance · Manufacturing · Tax/Legal · IT/Reporting · SST · Warehousing

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in customs & trade compliance, including hands-on work with import/export processes and customs regimes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in declarations and documentation
• Analytical ability to interpret and apply legislation
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
• Danish language proficiency and valid Danish ID Card
• Working proficiency in English

Nice-to-have: Descartes software experience

• Advantage: experience with AEO (Authorised Economic Operator), UCC (Union Customs Code), CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation), or customs audits

Working at STG & What to expect

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next. At STG you'll find more than a role—you'll find opportunities to grow, collaborate across borders, and make a meaningful impact.

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 432,000–648,000 annually corresponding to the level of the position, expected experience and responsibilities.

Incentives and Benefits:

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Our recruitment process

Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you’ll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps:.

• Recruiter screening
• First round: interview with the Hiring Manager - 1 hour, technical depth
• PI assessment
• Second round: interview with a Senior Stakeholder – 30–45 min

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.