Customs Compliance Manager

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Customs Compliance Manager

Our story goes back more than150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early successin Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producerof plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oilswe produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunchinto your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to makeproducts that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is aboutMaking Better Happen™.

AAK LOCATION

This position is based on site inKarlshamn
About the role

We are looking for a CustomsCompliance Manager to strengthen our customs governance and ensure fullcompliance across AAK's operations in Karlshamn. In this key role, you willensure correct permits, accurate product classification, country of origin determination,and adherence to customs legislation and internal controls. You will workclosely with internal teams and external partners to safeguard compliant,efficient, and cost-effective customs processes. This includes leading audits,ensuring documentation accuracy, monitoring regulatory changes, and drivingcontinuous improvement initiatives throughout the customs and trade compliancefunction. This role is integral to supporting the sites operationalperformance, risk management, and ability to deliver reliable and compliantflows across the supply chain. This position will initially support the Karlshamn site with thepossibility to extend to additional European sites at a later stage.

Responsibilities

Customs Compliance& Governance

• Ensure all required permits are in place and maintained to support efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Secure correct HS classification, country-of-origin determination, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Ensure AAK's customs procedures remain compliant with legislation, internal standards and requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and drive updates to policies, processes, and systems to ensure ongoing compliance and efficiency.
• Handle deviations by investigating issues, defining corrective actions, implementing improvements, and following up on outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners, including Procurement, Sourcing & Trading, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, TPM, Order Management, Planning, and Production Quality and external stakeholders such as customs brokers, forwarders, suppliers, and external warehouses to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient customs operations.

Audits, Controls &Documentation

• Lead internal self-inspections and support external customs audits.
• Maintain accurate customs documentation and manage archiving through Emma Systems.
• Ensure records for classification, origin, permits, and customs controls are accurate and audit ready.
• Review customs processes regularly to identify risks, gaps, or opportunities for improvement.

Training, Communication &Stakeholder Support

• Act as AAK's internal subject-matter expert on customs matters.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on customs processes, documentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate proactively with customs authorities, customs brokers, and logistics partners.

• Coordinate with other AAK sites to ensure alignment of customs standards, practices, and documentation.

Process Improvement &Efficiency

• Drive enhancements to customs workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
  Strengthening systems and tools used in customs and documentation processes.
• Define customs requirements within supplier agreements and monitor compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across customs and trade compliance.

About you

• 7+ years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, including HS codes, origin rules, inward processing, and related legislation.
• Experience ensuring accuracy and completeness of customs documentation and compliance records.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functions and with external partners.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead compliance processes, implement controls, and drive improvements.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

In return AAK offers

• Join a pioneering company in specialty oils and fats, driving innovation and sustainability.
• In AAK you can work across 25+ countries, gaining international exposure and collaborating with a diverse team.
• AAK invests in your development with training, mentorship, and clear career paths.
• You will contribute to a greener world with AAK's sustainability-focused approach.
• Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual's perspective and talents.

Contactand information

For further information about the position, please contact Conor Kelly,Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist by email: conor.kelly@aak.com
About AAK

Everything AAK does is about MakingBetter Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-addingingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make theseproducts better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK'soffer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand whatbetter means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our productionassets, and deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolateand confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition,Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our closecollaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicatedCustomer Innovation Centers, and the support of more than 20 productionfacilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö,Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or employment and application for employment.

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