Customs & Trade Compliance Professional

JOB TITLE - Customs and Trade Compliance Professional

LOCATION – Assens or Gentofte (Denmark)

HOURS – 37 hours

ABOUT THE ROLE.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Global Customs & Trade Compliance Team as a Customs and Trade Compliance Professional based in Denmark. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and compliant movement of goods across borders, supporting our business operations globally. As part of a dynamic team, you will work to optimize customs processes, ensuring compliance with ever-evolving trade regulations.

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Managing and improving customs processes, ensuring compliance with Denmark customs legislation.
• Overseeing import and export declarations, including customs clearing, duty management, and reconciliation of tariffs, VAT and commodity codes management.
• Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Danish Customs authorities as well as collaborating with internal teams and external partners on compliance matters.
• Working with factories and freight forwarders to ensure timely and compliant shipments. Identifying opportunities to improve customs processes with our 3PL partners in Denmark.
• Staying up to date with local customs legislation and supporting the implementation of new regulations across our EU Planning & Fulfilment teams.
• Supporting Denmark business in maintaining compliance with customs and trade requirements.
  

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE REQUIRED?

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Customs, Trade Compliance or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of customs declarations, excise legislation, and transportation (CMR regulations, Incoterms).
• Residence in Denmark and a background in customs services with a solid understanding of Danish customs legislation & any changes related to UCC.
• Familiarity with customs and excise processes, including license management and EMCS (Excise Management & Control System).
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (such as SAP or AX), customs software (such as Descartes)
• Proactive, pragmatic, and able to identify process improvements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to engage with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of import/export declarations, Inward Processing, Bonded warehouse, and SKAT compliance is highly desirable.

WHAT IS ON OFFER?
As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.

OUR HIRING PROCESS
Before we enter the hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:

Recruiter Screen

Hiring Manager Interview

Behavioral Assessment

Leadership Interview

ABOUT SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward.

Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.