Operational Control & Compliance Specialist

Job Req Number:  116106
Time Type: Full Time

At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us

Customs Specialist – Operational Control & Compliance
Location: Ballycoolin, Ireland (On-site across 4 warehouses)
Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week

We’re seeking a Customs Specialist – Operational Control & Compliance to join our Logistics team, supporting a key client across four warehouse locations in Ballycoolin. This is a highly visible, hands-on role focused on ensuring operational accuracy, customs compliance, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Customs Compliance Manager (Ireland), you’ll play a critical role in maintaining AEO standards, driving daily accuracy across shipment movements, and acting as a key link between operations, customs teams, and regulatory authorities.

What will you be doing?

•    Oversee end-to-end shipment and customs activities across four warehouse sites 
•    Monitor daily operations, identifying errors and ensuring timely resolution 
•    Produce and manage daily warehouse reporting to ensure shipment location accuracy 
•    Conduct audits and compliance checks on documentation, declarations, and stock movements 
•    Partner with Operations and Brokerage teams to ensure full regulatory and AEO compliance 
•    Support monthly Revenue reporting, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness 
•    Act as a key contact during Revenue (customs authority) visits 
•    Identify recurring issues and drive root cause analysis and process improvements 
•    Support customs projects, system improvements, and onboarding activities

About You

•    Experience in customs and/or logistics operations 
•    Strong knowledge of customs processes and compliance requirements 
•    Advanced Excel and MS Office skills 
•    High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving ability 
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 
•    Proactive, organised, and comfortable working across multiple sites 
•    Full driver’s licence
•    Leaving certificate or equivalent

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 160,000, operating in over 90 countries.
In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
Employee counselling, for support with physical and mental wellbeing
Company Pension, which, when a member of, also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover

Next Steps

If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years’ worth of referencing and background checks.

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. 

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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