The Head of Customs and Trade Compliance leads DHL’s customs governance and international trade compliance activities in Ireland. The role typically requires substantial experience in customs legislation, import and export controls, sanctions, tariff classification, origin rules, valuation, audit management and compliance risk. A strong understanding of Irish, EU and international trade regulations is essential, together with leadership experience in a complex logistics or multinational environment. The successful candidate is expected to develop policies, manage regulatory relationships, oversee compliance controls, investigate issues, support operational teams and provide practical advice to senior stakeholders and customers. Excellent communication, analytical, influencing and problem-solving skills are required, along with professional integrity and the ability to work across multiple countries and functions.
DHL is a global logistics and transportation company and part of DHL Group. It provides express delivery, freight forwarding, supply-chain management, contract logistics, e-commerce fulfilment and specialist international trade services. Operating in more than 220 countries and territories, DHL connects businesses and consumers through air, road, ocean and warehousing networks. Its major divisions include DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain and DHL eCommerce. The company is well known for its international reach, customs expertise, technology investment and focus on service quality and sustainability. In Ireland, DHL supports businesses across sectors such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology, retail and life sciences. Employees commonly work in a highly regulated, multicultural environment where collaboration, customer focus, operational reliability and continuous improvement are important. Benefits and working arrangements vary according to the specific DHL business and employment contract.
Ireland offers opportunities in logistics, customs, freight forwarding, pharmaceuticals, technology, financial services, aviation, manufacturing and supply-chain management. Dublin is the main employment hub, while Cork, Limerick, Galway, Shannon and Belfast also offer strong regional opportunities, although Belfast is in Northern Ireland and follows UK immigration rules. Irish workplace culture is generally collaborative, approachable and relationship focused, with English widely used. Lifestyle benefits include scenic coastlines, a lively cultural scene, good public transport in major cities and easy access to Europe. Housing, particularly in Dublin, can be expensive and competitive, so securing accommodation requires planning. EEA and Swiss citizens can generally live and work without an employment visa. Most non-EEA nationals need an Irish employment permit and, where applicable, an entry visa and immigration registration. A customs leadership role may require a General Employment Permit unless it qualifies under another permit route. Candidates should confirm eligibility with Irish authorities and DHL before relocating.
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