National Customs Manager

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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The National Customs Manager is responsible for developing a competitive, reliable, and innovative standalone customs product within the country. This role focuses on creating a compelling value proposition for Kuehne + Nagel's standalone customs offering, acquiring new business from international and local accounts, and managing full P&L ownership to ensure profitable growth. The manager will lead, coordinate, and drive the development of commercial strategies to win large, multi-country, and SME opportunities in the standalone customs business. The key objective is to become a market-leading provider of highly digitized and compliant customs brokerage solutions in the region.

How you create impact

Develop and implement a business development strategy to grow standalone customs revenues and win new businessIdentify and pursue new opportunities in collaboration with Sales teams and through own initiatives
Analyze the customs brokerage market and define strategies based on customer needs, industry trends, and target segments
Drive the development, positioning, and continuous improvement of the standalone customs product
Define and execute a clear go-to-market approach and value proposition
Enhance digital connectivity with customers, partners, and customs authorities through automation and integration solutions
Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a main point of contact across all lines of business
Contribute to national strategy, governance, and decision-making processes while ensuring alignment with business objectives

What we would like you to bring

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive experience in customs brokerage, international trade, or logistics
Proven track record in business development and managing customer relationships
Solid understanding of customs regulations, compliance, and cross-border processes
Commercial mindset with experience in driving revenue growth and managing
P&LAbility to develop and execute strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage; additional languages are a plus

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What's in it for you

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact, standalone customs product within a globally recognized logistics organization. You will have full ownership to drive growth, influence strategy, and build a market-leading offering in a dynamic and evolving environment. The role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional collaboration across international teams. You’ll be at the forefront of digital transformation in customs, driving innovation and operational excellence. In return, you will benefit from a challenging and rewarding career path with opportunities for further growth and development.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.

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