Tobias Mayr
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead of Inbound Logistics & Customs
New Flag GmbH
12.2022 - Current
- Leading a team of 3 employees in the Inbound Logistics & Customs department, ensuring compliance with customs and foreign trade regulations
- Manage import and export processes, including tariff classification, export control, and preferential agreements
- Oversee cost, quality, and timelines, while continuously optimizing processes and key performance indicators
- Initiate and lead projects, including market expansion into third countries and approval management
- Initiation and management of projects
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including service providers and 3PL management
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Head of Customs
Columbus Trading-Partners GmbH & Co. KG
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Authorized representative for Cybex GmbH, gb GmbH and Columbus Trading-Partners GmbH & Co. KG
- Supervised and led a team of 2 employees, ensuring compliance with customs and foreign trade regulations
- Introduced and optimized customs processes, ensuring adherence to legal requirements
- Managed communication with customs authorities and brokers, and led audits with customs officials
- Conducted regular training sessions for employees on customs-related topics and managed the department’s budget
- Led customs compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient customs procedures, optimizing clearance processes and reducing delays.
- Analyzed customs data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic improvements in operations.
Team Leader Customs
Schustermann & Borenstein GmbH
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Led the customs department, ensuring legal compliance in import and export operations
- Supervised 2 employees and implemented customs and foreign trade processes analysis and initiation of necessary measures in case of legal changes
- Optimized supply chain management and led projects along the global value chain
- Negotiated prices and services with logistics service providers
- Adaptation of process documentation and procedural instructions
- Tariff classification of goods
- Established an audit-proof document management system
- Managed sanctions list checks and supported ERP system improvements
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
Transport Manager for Import/Export/Customs
Baader Planetarium GmbH
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Strategically and operationally managed the supply chain, including supplier and service provider evaluation
- Supported global sourcing and optimized procurement processes
- Coordinated import and export operations for 13 European and 3 non-European distributors
- Conducted risk management in transport, customs, and foreign trade, and created customs documents
- Tariff classification of goods
- Consulted and supported the whole team in the area of transport and logistics
- Streamlined transport operations to enhance delivery efficiency across multiple projects.
Customs Clerk
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Prepared customs documents for import and export, including special customs procedures
- Advised and supported customers, handled complaints, and conducted training sessions
- Organized logistics processes and managed contract logistics for clients
- Coordinated with government agencies to resolve customs inquiries and expedite clearance processes.
- Trained new team members on customs procedures and software systems to support operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently manage high-volume workloads during peak seasons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Pedagogy
University of Augsburg
Augsburg, Germany10.2018
Bachelor Professional of Business (CCI) -
IHK Akademie München
Munich, Germany10.2013
Apprenticeship - Forwarding And Logistics Service Merchant
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
Augsburg, Germany06.2008
Apprenticeship - Merchant in Wholesale And Foreign Trade
TransPak GmbH
Augsburg, Germany04.2006
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Disclaimer
Haar, 14 June 2025
International experience
Exchange student for two semesters at Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (09/2004 – 08/2005)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Lead of Inbound Logistics & Customs
New Flag GmbH
12.2022 - Current
Head of Customs
Columbus Trading-Partners GmbH & Co. KG
08.2021 - 11.2022
Team Leader Customs
Schustermann & Borenstein GmbH
10.2018 - 07.2021
Transport Manager for Import/Export/Customs
Baader Planetarium GmbH
09.2012 - 09.2015
Customs Clerk
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
07.2008 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Pedagogy
University of Augsburg
Bachelor Professional of Business (CCI) -
IHK Akademie München
Apprenticeship - Forwarding And Logistics Service Merchant
Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG
Apprenticeship - Merchant in Wholesale And Foreign Trade
TransPak GmbH
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