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Customs Compliance & Port Security Coordinator

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Noatum

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Law or qualification as a Customs Agent or Customs Representative
5 years of experience in customs compliance, trade regulation, or port/maritime security management
Spanish customs legislation and AEO requirements (Expert)
Ideally within the ports and terminals sector or in a similar operational environment.
English (Mandatory – C1 level) and Spanish (Mandatory – C1 level)

Technical Requirements:

ISO 28000 (Supply Chain Security Management) (Intermediate)
Digital platforms for compliance tracking (Advanced)
Web AEAT management skills.
ISPS Code and port/maritime security management (Advanced)
Customs documentation and bonded warehouse operations (Advanced)
Risk assessment and internal audit processes (Advanced)

Soft skills:

Organizational rigor
Teamwork
Reliability
Assertive communication
Conflict resolution
Proactivity
Adaptability
Commitment to continuous improvement

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer:

Permanent contract.
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Access to a flexible remuneration plan (medical insurance, transport…)
Continuous training in our Corporate University (Learning Platform).
Being part of a dynamic team with global impact.
A role with many possibilities for professional and personal growth.

The role

The AEO Coordinator at Noatum Ports Spain plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of terminal activities, maintaining strict compliance with Spanish customs legislation, AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) requirements, and ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) obligations

From Noatum Ports we encourage you to join our project!

What you'll do

Key responsabilities:

• Serve as the corporate focal point for AEO certification and ongoing compliance.

• Coordinate audits, renewals, and self-assessments with customs authorities.

• Develop, maintain, and standardize customs compliance procedures across five terminals.

• Oversee ISPS Code compliance, ensuring Port Facility Security Plans are up-to-date and implemented.

• Lead risk assessments related to trade compliance and security, proposing corrective and preventive actions.

• Manage internal and external inspections by customs, port authorities, and other regulatory bodies.

• Promote transparency, integrity, and traceability in customs and security operations.

• Harmonize customs and commercial documentation processes for efficiency and consistency.

• Collaborate with logistics and operations teams to optimize import/export workflows.

• Monitor operations to ensure compliance with customs controls.

• Support the implementation of digital customs management tools and data reporting systems.

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for compliance performance and process efficiency.

About Noatum

Noatum is a leading provider of maritime services, logistics, and port operations, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through three main business areas: Noatum Maritime, Noatum Logistics, and Noatum Ports, offering services such as regular line maritime services, tramp agency, reefer cargo, dry cargo chartering, international transport, project cargo, customs, and technologically advanced port facilities. Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which fully integrated Noatum into its structure to enhance service delivery.

Noatum has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and others, as evidenced by its careers page. The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, at Torre Auditori, Passeig de la Zona Franca 111. Noatum's global operations span numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, offering international professionals opportunities in logistics, maritime, and port services. The company emphasizes its commitment to people, safety, sustainability, and quality, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the logistics sector in Spain.

Industry: Logistics
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, UAE
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 8 more
Website: noatum.com

Good to know if you are moving

Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which may offer international career mobility.
The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza, providing opportunities across the country.
Noatum's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, a major European logistics hub, offering a dynamic work environment.
The company operates in over 15 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, China, and various Latin American and Asian markets, indicating a global footprint.
Noatum's careers page lists numerous job openings in Spain across logistics, maritime, and port services, suggesting ongoing hiring needs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Noatum Ports, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading global port operator, facilitating trade and enhancing connectivity across three continents with a network of 23 strategically located terminals. Our operations span container, multipurpose, general and bulk and Ro-Ro terminals, serving both international trade and local economies. Noatum Ports aims to expand its presence across five continents, offering a state-of-the-art terminal network that delivers efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven solutions. We are committed to strategic growth, operational excellence, and forging strong partnerships, ensuring that our host nations become global trade and logistics hubs.

Additional information

At Noatum, we guarantee equality and non-discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation in our selection processes, in order to make the most of people's abilities in all their diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination.

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