Customs Manager – Freight Forwarding
Customs Manager
Our client, a highly regarded provider of integrated warehousing, transport, and logistics solutions, is seeking an experienced Customs Manager / Senior Freight Forwarder to join their Dublin 15 operation. This is a pivotal role within a busy logistics environment, ideal for a seasoned professional with strong end-to-end freight forwarding expertise and in-depth customs compliance knowledge.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of customs operations and international freight movements across air, sea, and road, ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering a high-quality service to a diverse client base in a fast-paced setting.
Location: Dublin 15Salary: €45,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage end-to-end freight forwarding operations across air, sea, and road transport, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods.Take full responsibility for customs clearance activities, including the accurate preparation, submission, and validation of import and export declarations in line with Irish, EU, and international regulations.
Act as the main point of contact with Irish Revenue and other regulatory authorities, managing audits, inspections, and post-clearance queries as required.
Provide expert advice on Incoterms, tariff classification, customs valuation, origin rules, and duty management.
Coordinate daily with shipping lines, airlines, hauliers, customs brokers, and overseas agents to ensure seamless shipment execution.
Proactively monitor shipments, identifying and resolving delays, discrepancies, or compliance issues efficiently.
Prepare accurate freight quotations, manage operational costs, and support margin control and budgeting activities.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering professional guidance on customs processes, documentation, and regulatory best practice.
Stay informed on changes to customs legislation, trade agreements, and industry developments, ensuring ongoing compliance and operational efficiency.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation and system enhancements within customs and freight operations.
Key Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or customs operations, with proven experience managing air, sea, and road shipments.4–5 years’ hands-on experience preparing and submitting Irish Revenue customs entries within a logistics or freight forwarding environment.
Strong, practical experience dealing with Irish Revenue and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), including electronic entries and inspections.
Proven experience processing fruit and fresh produce import entries, with a solid understanding of SPS, phytosanitary, and documentary requirements.
Excellent knowledge of EU and Irish customs regulations, import/export controls, and post-Brexit compliance requirements.
Experience working within a large logistics or freight forwarding organisation.
Familiarity with freight forwarding software and Transport Management Systems (TMS); customs systems knowledge is highly desirable.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately under time pressure.
Proactive, solutions-driven approach with a strong focus on detail and compliance.
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of David McCoy or email David at david.mccoy@osborne.ie call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided.
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