Strategic Customs Operations Leader, Denmark

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Customs Services in Denmark seeks a Customs Operations Manager to lead regional teams, drive performance, and strengthen relationships with authorities and customers. You will oversee offices in Aarhus and Hirtshals, implement process improvements, and develop a high-performing Denmark Operations unit.

The role requires extensive leadership, strong knowledge of logistics and customs processes, and fluency in Danish and English to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience with personnel responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transport and customs-clearance industries.
• Familiarity with regulations and decision support for staff.
• Ability to lead change and motivate employees.
• Structured, results-oriented and solution-focused.
• Strong customer and business development skills.
• Fluent Danish and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the customs teams in Denmark and set regional targets.
• Monitor results and take corrective actions.
• Manage department and office managers in Aarhus and Hirtshals.
• Build strong relationships with government authorities and corporate customers.
• Streamline processes and ensure staff have required skills.
• Develop Denmark Operations and deliver high quality with efficient resources.
• Drive customer-focused, value-creating operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Logistics & customs

Regulations knowledge

Change management

Employee motivation

Structured & results-oriented

Customer development

Bilingual Danish/English

Job description

Maersk Customs Services in Denmark seeks a Customs Operations Manager to lead regional teams, drive performance, and strengthen relationships with authorities and customers. You will oversee offices in Aarhus and Hirtshals, implement process improvements, and develop a high-performing Denmark Operations unit.

The role requires extensive leadership, strong knowledge of logistics and customs processes, and fluency in Danish and English to engage with diverse stakeholders.