Customs Manager Sweden

Are you up for an exciting position as Customs Manager at one of Sweden's largest freight forwarding companies, where you will be able to make a difference with your leadership and skills? Join our Customs team!

At GEODIS, we see great potential in our customs product and our customs department has a vital role in our business. We are looking for the right person to lead and continue developing our customs department and our service offer - together with a great team.

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with roots in Gothenburg. We are among the top companies in our field, customer focused and working in a dynamic environment with great team spirit. Our goal is to be the best workplace for our employees, where everyone could grow and develop. Equality and diversity are key factors in our success - we are proud to have a gender-balanced management team and 50% female managers.

About the position The customs department at GEODIS is a central function with responsibility for the company's customs services. We are also a specialist function that manages permits, certifications and customs processes. As Customs Manager, you are overall responsible for the customs department, our product and services. You will be part of GEODIS’ customs network worldwide and work closely with our business development team, operations and customs colleagues in region Europe.

Your key accountabilities will be:

• Overall responsible for the customs department – full staff responsibility, daily operations, processes, development activities etc.
• Develop and inspire your team.
• Manage financial business result, turnover and KPIs, including profit and loss responsibility.
• Implement and work in line with company processes, policies, and routines.
• Work closelly with Business Development to further expand our customs brokerage business, support in marketing our service portfolio and in customer related questions.
• Stay updated with government-, legal- and customer requirements related to customs.
• Responsible for GEODIS’ AEO-C certification and other customs related authorizations.
• Work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and make sure colleagues and customers are up to date with our customs opportunities and services.
• Acting as a GEODIS ambassador.

This is a permanent position, starting on agreement. You will be located at our HQ in Gothenburg, close to public transport, shops and lunch restaurants. National travels will be required occasionally. GEODIS offers the opportunity of hybrid work in line with our remote work policy, weekly breakfast together, lunch subsidy, a great atmosphere, and much more. Be a part of our great GEODIS team!

Your profile We are looking for a leader who acts as an ambassador, with passion for developing your team and the business. We believe that you have experience from a leadership position with direct reports and solid competence within the customs field.

Other requirements:

• Professional communication skills, written and spoken, in English and Swedish.
• Knowledge of financial aspects from a business perspective – KPIs, budget etc.

Merits:

• Previous experience from logistics/freight forwarding.
• A post-secondary education within logistics, customs or another relevant field.
• Experience in using the customs system Emma.

We belive that to be successful in this role, you have a genuine interest in working with people and leadership. You develop team spirit, collaboration, and commitment by involving your employees, regular feedback and great communication skills. Business mindset, customer focus, structure and quality are key drivers in your daily work. You are confident in your role and strive to identify improvments and new ways forward.

We are looking for the right person to be part of our great GEODIS-team, to lead and continue developing our customs department in line with our values: Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Solidarity and Passion.

Application If you have any questions about the role, please contact Adnan Dulancic, Business Support Director at adnan.dulancic@geodis.com.

Last application date is 2025-08-10. We are reviewing incoming applications continuously, so please do not wait to submit your application. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

GEODIS has collective agreements and a close collaboration with Unionen, contact Tommy Sidén: tel +46 10 16 31828.