Trade & Customs Compliance Manager
About The Position
Drive Compliance Excellence: Ensure all customs processes and procedures across regional entities are fully compliant, clearly documented, and consistently maintained with accurate, up-to-date records. Manage Global Trade Operations: Oversee, validate, and archive all import and export transactions while maintaining a robust tracking system for supplier and carrier documentation. Maintain Accurate Data: Keep Customs Master Data in SAP current and precise, including product classifications, to support smooth global operations. Be the Customs Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact with customs authorities, leading responses to inquiries and audits in collaboration with Business Groups and Corporate Customs teams-delivering cost-effective, compliant solutions. Champion Continuous Improvement: Proactively implement corrective actions based on self-assessments and audit findings to strengthen customs processes and ensure best-in-class compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field; certifications in trade compliance or customs management preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in export control, customs compliance, or trade compliance, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of regional customs law and export control regulations.
- Proven experience with AEO certification and customs audits.
- Familiarity with customs IT systems (e.g., ATLAS) and trade compliance tools.
- Fluency in English; additional language skills are a strong advantage.
Nice To Haves
- additional language skills
Responsibilities
- Ensure all customs processes and procedures across regional entities are fully compliant, clearly documented, and consistently maintained with accurate, up-to-date records.
- Oversee, validate, and archive all import and export transactions while maintaining a robust tracking system for supplier and carrier documentation.
- Keep Customs Master Data in SAP current and precise, including product classifications, to support smooth global operations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with customs authorities, leading responses to inquiries and audits in collaboration with Business Groups and Corporate Customs teams-delivering cost-effective, compliant solutions.
- Proactively implement corrective actions based on self-assessments and audit findings to strengthen customs processes and ensure best-in-class compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
