Customs Team Lead: Compliance & Clearance

Damco Spain SL; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk Customs Services in Rotterdam seeks a Customs Team Lead to guide a team of customs professionals, oversee clearance operations, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. You will manage workload, engage with clients, and drive improvements.

The role requires a background in logistics or customs, at least two years in a supervisory position, and fluency in English (Dutch preferred). The team operates during standard business hours with occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customs-related role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, trade compliance, and safety and security regulations.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and achieving outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build client relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and customs clearance software.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of customs professionals to ensure successful clearance.
• Oversee the customs clearance process, ensuring compliance with laws.
• Manage workload and allocate tasks to meet client deadlines.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely clearance.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Provide training and coaching to team members.
• Monitor KPIs to measure performance and drive improvements.
• Ensure adherence to Maersk Customs policies and industry standards.
• Foster a positive, inclusive team culture with open communication.

Skills

Logistics

Team leadership

Customs regulations

Trade compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Office software

Customs software

English fluency

Dutch preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Customs clearance software

Job description

Maersk Customs Services in Rotterdam seeks a Customs Team Lead to guide a team of customs professionals, oversee clearance operations, and ensure compliance with relevant laws. You will manage workload, engage with clients, and drive improvements.

The role requires a background in logistics or customs, at least two years in a supervisory position, and fluency in English (Dutch preferred). The team operates during standard business hours with occasional after-hours support.