Head of Customs

We have a view beyond the ocean: integrating container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers supply chain. We count on our people to make that happen!

Join us as we embark on a digital transformation that will revolutionize the logistics business: you will play a vital role in our success managing the customer experience and building a successful track in your career.

Our opportunity

The Head of Customs will be responsible for leading the commercial and execution strategy for the customs clearance product driving sustainable growth and positioning Maersk as a benchmark of excellence in the market. This role has endtoend accountability for performance ensuring operational efficiency customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance while building and developing a highperforming team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the commercial strategy for Customs Clearance aligned with business objectives and growth targets
• Lead the execution strategy ensuring operational excellence productivity and service quality
• Deliver revenue growth and profitability for the Customs Clearance business
• Strengthen Maersks brand as a trusted bestinclass provider of customs services in the market
• Build lead and develop a highperforming team fostering a culture of ownership collaboration and continuous improvement
• Develop a strong talent pipeline and prepare successors for key roles
• Drive customercentric initiatives enhancing the value proposition and customer satisfaction
• Ensure full compliance with local and international customs regulations as well as internal policies
• Monitor market trends competitive landscape and regulatory changes proactively adjusting strategies as needed
• Partner closely with Sales Product and Operations to deliver integrated logistics solutions

We are looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering International Trade or related fields
• Solid experience in Customs Clearance Logistics or International Trade
• Proven track record in commercial strategy development and business growth delivery
• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability
• Indepth knowledge of customs regulations and compliance requirements
• Ability to act as a strategic leader balancing longterm vision with operational excellence
• Experience leading transformation initiatives and continuous improvement
• Strong focus on talent development and building future leaders
• Represent Maersk externally reinforcing the brand as a market reference for excellence
• Languages: Fluent Portuguese; advanced English highly desirable; intermediate Spanish desirable.

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 pregnancy gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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