Customs Manager

3 days ago

Naas, Co Kildare, Ireland Aldi Ireland Full time
Overview

Aldi Ireland is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Customs Manager to oversee and optimise our customs operations across the Irish business. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a team that ensures full compliance with Irish and EU customs legislation while supporting efficient, cost-effective movement of goods throughout our supply chain.

In a fast-paced retail environment, you'll work with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory authorities to drive strategic customs initiatives and deliver operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure Full Customs Compliance — Oversee and manage all customs-related activities to ensure compliance with Irish and EU customs legislation, including import/export regulations, tariff classification, and origin rules.
  • Lead Customs Strategy — Develop and implement efficient customs processes and controls that align with Aldi's wider logistics and supply chain strategies.
  • Liaise with Authorities & Stakeholders — Serve as the main point of contact for Irish Revenue, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other regulatory bodies.
  • Customs Declarations Oversight — Manage and review customs declarations and documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual and legal obligations.
  • Risk Management — Identify and mitigate potential customs and trade compliance risks through audits, training, and continuous improvement of internal procedures.
  • Support Import Operations — Provide guidance on customs clearance processes for Aldi's product imports, ensuring minimal delays and optimal duty recovery where applicable.
  • Monitor Regulatory Changes — Stay up to date on changes in customs legislation and assess their potential impact on Aldi Ireland's operations.
  • Team Development & Training — Support the training and development of internal teams to raise awareness and understanding of customs compliance across the business.
Essential Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of Irish and EU customs regulations and a Certificate in Customs Compliance and Trade Facilitation, or a similar AEO qualification, advanced Excel skills, and has successfully completed the Management Assessment Centre in an internal candidate.
  • Minimum of two years' professional customs experience leading and performance managing a team of customs professionals.
  • Leadership & Communication — A proven leader who motivates and manages teams effectively, communicates clearly across all levels, and produces concise, executive-level written reports that simplify complex concepts.
  • Strategic Delivery & Autonomy — Able to plan ahead and deliver high-quality, results-driven solutions independently, even under tight deadlines; shows initiative, personal organisation, and a proactive approach to responsibilities.
  • Critical Thinking & Improvement Focus — A strategic and critical thinker who is both data-driven and outcome-focused, with a strong track record of identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving change.
Desirable Requirements
  • Previous experience in a management role
  • Previous project management experience
Benefits
  • 5 weeks' paid holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working model: 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
  • Company Pension
  • Private Employee Medical Insurance
  • Long service awards and sick pay entitlement
  • Maternity, paternity, neonatal and adoption leave after 1 year
Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries: Retail

We invite qualified candidates who are eager to join our dynamic supply chain team to apply for this position.


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