CHB Operations Lead

APM Terminals Gothenburg; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Job summary

Maersk is hiring a CHB Delivery Lead in the United States to oversee end-to-end customs brokerage operations for a defined portfolio of clients. You will lead a team of CHB professionals, ensuring compliant, efficient service delivery and acting as the escalation point for complex issues.

You will monitor KPIs, collaborate with compliance, IT, product, and operations, and ensure accurate billing and accounts receivable follow-up.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in customs brokerage, logistics, or transportation.
• 1–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of U.S. import regulations, customs compliance, and brokerage operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of CHB associates, including workload allocation, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Oversee end-to-end import customs brokerage operations, ensuring timely and compliant processing of shipments.
• Develop strong understanding of client import programs, including product classifications, regulatory requirements, and service expectations.
• Act as primary escalation point for complex operational or customer issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Monitor and drive performance against KPIs, service levels, and operational targets, taking corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure accuracy in financial processes including billing, accruals, and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Collaborate with internal teams (compliance, IT, product, and operations) to optimize service delivery and address process gaps.
• Ensure full compliance with CBP regulations and all applicable federal and agency requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About Maersk

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics, with over a century of experience driving innovation and transforming global trade. With 100,000+ employees across 130 countries, we work together to deliver efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused supply chain solutions. At Maersk, we value collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, creating an environment where our people can grow while making a meaningful impact on the future of logistics. What We Can Offer: At Maersk, we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and able to be themselves. Our team members come from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we value the unique strengths each person contributes. Opportunities to build expertise in customs brokerage and global logistics Collaborative environment with strong team support Career development within a global organization Fast-paced role with ownership and learning opportunities

About the role

As a CHB Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end customs brokerage operations for a defined portfolio of clients while leading a team of CHB professionals. You will ensure compliant, efficient, and high-quality service delivery, while acting as a subject matter expert and escalation point for both clients and internal stakeholders. You will play a key role in driving operational performance, customer satisfaction, and team development within Maersk Customs Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of CHB associates, including workload allocation, coaching, performance management, and development
• Oversee end-to-end import customs brokerage operations, ensuring timely and compliant processing of shipments
• Develop strong understanding of client import programs, including product classifications, regulatory requirements, and service expectations
• Act as primary escalation point for complex operational or customer issues, ensuring timely resolution
• Monitor and drive performance against KPIs, service levels, and operational targets, taking corrective actions as needed
• Ensure accuracy in financial processes including billing, accruals, and accounts receivable follow-up
• Collaborate with internal teams (compliance, IT, product, and operations) to optimize service delivery and address process gaps
• Ensure full compliance with CBP regulations and all applicable federal and agency requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

• Operational leadership & service delivery focus: we are looking for someone who can lead day-to-day customs operations with a strong focus on service quality, team performance, and consistent delivery against KPIs.
• 3–6 years of experience in customs brokerage, logistics, or transportation, with 1–3 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of U.S. import regulations, customs compliance, and brokerage operations
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational performance and quality
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of the organization.

Your Impact

In this role, you will directly influence service delivery quality, customer retention, operational efficiency, and compliance standards. You will also contribute to team engagement and capability building while supporting the achievement of productivity and profitability targets within CHB operations.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000* *The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Benefits:

Full time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Relocation & Immigration support is not available for this position.

Maersk Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

#RPO #LI-JL3 Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]. A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.