Trade Compliance Manager

The organisation

Our client designs, manufactures, and supports the broadest range of high-performance products.

The position

The Trade Compliance Manager is a senior management position with oversight and responsibility for design and implementation of Trade Compliance infrastructure and processes within the company Global Operations. The Trade Compliance Manager will manage the strategic trade compliance program pipeline that is aligned with the global supply chain strategy. The mission of the role is to maintain a good company reputation while facilitating international trade in a cost effective way.
 
We expect that you:

• Have a good understanding of the company’s trade compliance risks and what needs to be done to manage these.
• Support the team in all areas of the program including training development and implementation, compliance communications, compliance audits, external consultancy. manage 2nd line escalations.
• Can rely on a strong peer network in the area of trade compliance.
• Can build and maintain strong relationships with lines of business and relevant functional groups.

Tasks & responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Leading the trade compliance council.
• Global trade compliance performance -managed through standardized metrics and reporting.
• Global trade compliance processes.
• Owning and driving the strategic project pipeline and ensure alignment (on requirements and priorities) with relevant functions on this pipeline.
• Leading projects and programs in line with agreed strategy and pipeline.

Candidate profile 

• Experienced in Trade Compliance, including customs management, FTA, export controls, (military/dual use/etc) licensing, audits, duty management, CoO, Restricted party screening, customs valuation, supply chain security, AEO/C-TPAT.
• A Master / Bachelor degree is required, with demonstrated skills.
• Experience: 10+ years’ experience in Logistics / International Trade Compliance / Customs.
• Communication: Excellent knowledge (verbally and written) of the English language.
• Proven track record in Logistics management (Successful Assignments and Tangible, Measurable Results).
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn new skills and subject matters.
• Act and think as a member of the Global Supply Chain Management Team.
• Team player in a matrix organization, balancing operational and functional requirements.
• Customer focus when organizing and managing the execution of deliverables.

Interested?

Do you recognize yourself in this job profile, please use the form below to apply. Would you like more information about this job please contact Heleen Vorstermans, at: 077-3201320.