GCC Trade Operations Leader

EssilorLuxottica; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica seeks a Trade Operations Lead to shape the GCC program from Dubai. You will design and implement a robust Trade Compliance operation, partnering with Customs and regional stakeholders to ensure compliant import/export activities across GCC markets.

The role requires hands-on execution, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with global teams and external partners to scale operations while maintaining compliance. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Qualifications

• Prior GCC region experience, with Dubai exposure and cross-border collaboration.
• Proven experience in import and export operations.
• Strong command of customs recordkeeping, reporting, post-entry management, review and reconciliation.
• Experience with customs brokers and freight forwarders, including integrated brokerage capabilities.
• Understanding of Free Trade Zones and airport operations.
• Familiarity with regional customs portals and practical filing workflows across GCC markets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across regions, functions and authorities.
• Comfortable with data and digitization; proficient in MS Office, Excel and BI.
• English and Arabic language proficiency required.
• French and/or Italian a plus; additional languages welcome.
• Experience building or transforming Trade Compliance operations in scaling businesses.
• Ability to implement modern, cost-effective trade compliance approaches via processes, automation and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of scalable Trade Operations and Compliance for the GCC.
• Act as primary Trade Compliance contact in Dubai supporting GCC markets.
• Coordinate with France, Italy and Poland teams to align regional ops with global standards.
• Identify gaps in current operating models and design practical solutions.
• Create SOPs to support compliance, efficiency and scale.
• Develop a training program and deliver on-site sessions as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams, partners, customs, brokers and forwarders.
• Oversee customs recordkeeping, post-entry review and corrective actions.
• Drive disciplined oversight of import/export activities for compliant execution.
• Introduce digital tools and data-driven insights to improve visibility and control.

Skills

GCC region experience

Excel & BI

Data-driven mindset

Stakeholder management

English + Arabic

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Intelligence

CRM/ERP tools

Job description

EssilorLuxottica seeks a Trade Operations Lead to shape the GCC program from Dubai. You will design and implement a robust Trade Compliance operation, partnering with Customs and regional stakeholders to ensure compliant import/export activities across GCC markets.

The role requires hands-on execution, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with global teams and external partners to scale operations while maintaining compliance. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.