Manager, Trade, Military & Defence, Customs Compliance DACH

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant customs, export control, sanctions and foreign trade regulations across the DACH region .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMeerbusch • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trade compliance, customs regulations, and export control within the DACH region, while providing leadership and developing compliance processes in collaboration with various departments. Proficient in navigating Military & Defence regulatory requirements and fostering relationships with authorities and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trade ComplianceCustoms RegulationsExport ControlMilitary & Defence Regulatory ExperienceLeadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Compliance ProcessesRegulatory AssessmentControl MechanismsForeign Trade RegulationsSanctions RegulationsLogistics ManagementSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Law KnowledgeProfessional Experience in CustomsInternational Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

DACH RegionMilitary & Defence SectorOfficial InspectionsAuditsCompliance Organisation Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant customs, export control, sanctions and foreign trade regulations across the DACH region
Monitor and further develop control mechanisms, compliance processes and internal policies
Oversee Military & Defence matters, taking national and international regulatory requirements into account
Collaborate with customs and other relevant authorities and support official inspections and audits
Assess regulatory changes and integrate new requirements into existing processes
Identify opportunities for optimisation and continuously develop the compliance organisation
Work closely with Legal, Finance, Operations and other relevant departments
Provide functional and disciplinary leadership to a team of approximately 10 employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed university degree, e.g. in business law, law, logistics, supply chain management or a comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in trade compliance, customs or a comparable international environment
Experience with regulatory requirements in the Military & Defence sector is an advantage
Sound knowledge of relevant customs, foreign trade, export control and sanctions regulations
Experience in leading and developing employees
Confident manner when dealing with authorities, customers, management and international stakeholders
Very good written and spoken German and English
Willingness to undertake occasional business travel within the DACH region

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-funded savings benefits
Company pension scheme
Employee discounts
DSV employee card with a monthly net allowance
Company bicycle leasing scheme
Anniversary bonuses
Supplementary health insurance (depending on the division)
Computer glasses
Group accident insurance
Comprehensive onboarding with an individual onboarding plan
Dedicated and motivated team
Flat organisational structures and an open working environment
Varied responsibilities with significant decision-making authority
Modern workplace with transparent flexitime arrangements
Option to work remotely
Regular professional development and training
E-learning courses
Next@DSV and other employee development programmes
Tailored career development programmes