Trade & Customs Operations Manager

H&M; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount card

HIP (Incentive Program)

Job summary

H&M Group is seeking an experienced Trade & Customs Operations Manager to lead and develop cross-border trade activities across the Logistics Continent, ensuring compliant, efficient flows and future growth.

You will define goals, manage budgets, collaborate with local Trade & Customs teams and Global Trade, and drive continuous improvement in import/export, cost, risk and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in strategic Trade processes, international trade operations and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of import/export operations, Trade documentation and customs-controlled goods.
• A strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to turn trends into clear plans and actions.
• Good understanding of end-to-end logistics, including international shipping, procurement and vendor management.
• Strong commercial understanding with budgets, costs and performance follow-up.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate in a complex environment.
• Experience building productive relationships with stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong people leadership and change management skills.
• Understanding of retail and online business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead continent Trade operations across cross-border inbound, outbound, returns and DC movement flows.
• Define operational goals and lead Trade teams continent-wide.
• Monitor performance, costs and data quality with local teams and Global Trade.
• Own the continent Trade budget and related reporting and invoicing controls.
• Ensure compliance with import/export standards for goods under customs control.
• Drive continuous improvement balancing cost, service, sustainability and end-to-end flow.
• Lead Trade security and risk management activities across the continent.
• Build relationships with Trade suppliers and oversee performance against SLAs.
• Support Trade-related procurement needs and participate in procurement processes.
• Act as a key Trade & Customs contact for markets across the continent.
• Collaborate with Global Trade to strengthen compliance and cross-continent synergies.
• Support local Trade & Customs team development as the business grows.
• Stay close to end-to-end logistics performance, KPIs and risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability from social, economic and environmental perspectives.
• Oversee inland haulage operations where applicable.

Skills

Trade strategy

International trade

Compliance

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Change management

Data-driven

Job description

As Trade & Customs Operations Manager, you will lead and develop Trade & Customs operations across the Logistics Continent, ensuring our cross-border flows are efficient, compliant and built for future growth.

You will set priorities for continent Trade operations and work closely with local Trade & Customs teams and Global Trade. The role combines strategic leadership with operational responsibility, covering import and export flows, performance, compliance, cost, risk and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will:

• Lead continent Trade operations across cross-border inbound, outbound, returns and DC movement flows.
• Define operational goals and priorities and lead Trade teams across the continent towards common objectives.
• Work closely with local Trade & Customs teams, following up operational performance, KPIs, costs and data quality.
• Own and follow up the continent Trade budget, including financial reporting, duty costs and Trade Operations-related invoice control.
• Ensure compliance with import and export standards and requirements for commercial and non-commercial goods moving under customs control.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, balancing cost, service levels, sustainability and end-to-end flow performance.
• Lead Trade security and risk management activities across the continent.
• Build strong relationships with Trade suppliers and follow up performance, compliance, agreed targets and SLAs.
• Support Trade-related procurement needs and participate in procurement processes.
• Act as a key Trade & Customs contact for markets across the continent.
• Collaborate closely with Global Trade to strengthen compliance, performance and cross-continent synergies.
• Support the establishment and development of local Trade & Customs teams as the business expands.
• Stay close to end-to-end logistics performance, KPIs, operational issues and risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve sustainability from social, economic and environmental perspectives.
• Where applicable, oversee continent inland haulage operations from port to distribution centre.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will connect teams and perspectives across the Logistics Continent to create strong, compliant and efficient Trade operations.

You will work closely with:

• Local Trade & Customs teams
• Global Trade
• Logistics and cross-border operations teams
• Commercial and procurement stakeholders
• Trade suppliers and external partners

You will play an important role in connecting local, continent and global perspectives and turning them into practical priorities and actions.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for someone who combines deep Trade & Customs expertise with strategic thinking, strong leadership and a hands‑on approach to execution.

We believe you have:

• Deep expertise in strategic Trade processes, international trade operations and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of import/export operations, Trade documentation and customs-controlled goods.
• A strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to turn trends and future developments into clear plans and actions.
• Good understanding of end‑to‑end logistics, particularly international shipping, procurement and vendor management.
• Strong commercial understanding and experience working with budgets, operational costs and performance follow‑up.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively in a complex environment.
• Experience building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to plan, organize, delegate and enable teams to deliver.
• Experience driving change and implementing new ways of working.
• Understanding of both retail and online business needs.

And importantly, you enjoy bringing people together. You are curious, analytical and open‑minded, and you know how to move between strategic direction and operational reality. You create clarity, take ownership and keep progress moving even when priorities are complex.

Additional Information

This is afull-time role and can be located in Stockholm, Madrid, Amsterdam & Warsaw.

WHO WE ARE

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

• Employee discount card, usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and online
• Inclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all,it'sour people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.