As a Maersk Customs Services Lead, you will oversee a team responsible for the timely, accurate, and compliant clearance of goods. You will act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, customs authorities, and customers, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing clearance delays, and driving high levels of customer satisfaction through effective workflow management and proactive communication.
How you create impact
Lead, coach, and develop a team of customs professionals to ensure strong knowledge and adherence to Customs Brokerage regulations and internal SOPs
Monitor team performance against Maersk standards, KPIs, and departmental objectives, including regular audits of shipment documentation, accounting, and filing accuracy
Proactively manage exception and problem files, implementing corrective actions to mitigate risk and prevent service failures
Issue clear work instructions to ensure timely and orderly file flow across release, billing, post‑entry review, and audit activities
Identify training needs and development opportunities; partner with stakeholders to build targeted training plans and strengthen team capability
Review and validate customs documentation for accuracy, including country of origin/export, importer of record (IOR), terms of sale, valuation, and tariff classification, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and federal requirements
Perform daily follow‑ups on documentation discrepancies, demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills and effective written and verbal communication with customers, overseas origins, and internal teams
Escalate unresolved issues, compliance risks, or systemic gaps in a timely manner before they materially impact customers or Maersk operations
Collaborate closely with Operations, Compliance, Finance, Technology, and other branches to deliver consistent, high‑quality customs services and seamless customer experience
Company Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
RRSP+ Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
And more!
Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
*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.
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