MENA Trade Compliance Leader - Regulatory & Market Access

IHerb; Dubai; On-site; AED 330,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company is looking for an experienced Manager of Trade Compliance to oversee compliance efforts for products in the MENA region. The candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, manage the product clearance process, and collaborate with local authorities. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in regulatory policies and a strong understanding of compliance in the supplements and cosmetics industries. Proficiency in English is mandatory, with Arabic preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high compliance standards.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience with regulatory policies and laws globally.
• Experience in the retail industry is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee import and regulatory compliance for products in MENA.
• Manage governmental approvals and permits for product clearance.
• Act as a subject matter expert on prohibited ingredients.
• Collaborate with local government regulators for product registration.
• Ensure compliance with local labeling and documentation standards.
• Assign and audit HTS classifications for imported products.
• Advise on customs valuation and duty mitigation strategies.
• Develop trade compliance policies specifically for MENA.
• Conduct training on compliance requirements for internal teams.
• Drive improvements in trade compliance processes.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory review

Tariff classification

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

English fluency

Arabic proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent compliance experience

Job description

A leading e-commerce company is looking for an experienced Manager of Trade Compliance to oversee compliance efforts for products in the MENA region. The candidate will ensure regulatory compliance, manage the product clearance process, and collaborate with local authorities. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in regulatory policies and a strong understanding of compliance in the supplements and cosmetics industries. Proficiency in English is mandatory, with Arabic preferred. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining high compliance standards.