Global Manager – Customs & Trade Compliance

DöhlerGroup

Global Manager Customs & Trade Compliance ensuring compliance in customs and excise tax for Döhler Group. Managing global functions and optimizing processes at the headquarters in Darmstadt.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeDarmstadt • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the global strategic subject-matter expert for customs and excise tax matters
Ensure worldwide compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Develop and publish global guidelines for excise tax treatment
Initiate and lead strategic projects to achieve accurate and automated customs clearance
Take responsibility for the global implementation and further development of systems supporting excise tax processes
Manage global customs and tax functions and establish consistent standards
Continuously optimize system processes to maintain customs compliance
Analyze company-wide processes for their relevance to excise tax
Design and implement training programs for international teams
Collaborate with trade associations and internal stakeholders to monitor and identify regulatory developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant professional experience in a legal, logistics, or manufacturing environment
In-depth knowledge of excise tax and customs law, or willingness to acquire this expertise
Experience in global project management
Proven ability to handle cross-site and cross-border issues
Strategic, proactive, and analytical approach to work
Experience in process management and in developing and enforcing global policies
Strong communication skills in German and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly and informal working atmosphere
Family-owned company
Flat hierarchies
Short communication channels
Supportive colleagues
Be an integral part of our business success
Opportunities to take on responsibility
Excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators
Anniversary and special payments
Employee referral bonuses
Christmas parties, events, financial benefits, and online shop discounts
Onboarding event for all new colleagues
Several weeks of individual training
Ongoing opportunities for professional development through internal and external training programs
On-site cafeteria offering regional and varied cuisine
Complimentary drinks
Local sports activities at reduced rates
Subsidized Deutschlandticket or JobRad bicycle leasing
Company pension plans and accident insurance
Challenging, internationally oriented work at the headquarters in Darmstadt
Attractive location in Darmstadt with free parking

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Hard Skills & Tools

excise taxcustoms lawglobal project managementprocess managementpolicy developmentautomated customs clearancecompliance analysistraining program design

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingproactive approachanalytical skillscommunication skills