Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist

Dubai Branch; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager in Dubai. The role entails managing compliance for imports and exports, requiring a degree in Supply Chain Management and 3-6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will hold strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities and will be responsible for overseeing operational issues and compliance with regulations. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Competitive yearly vacation allowance

Paid time off for new parents

Wellbeing Portal for employees

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment.
• Skills in interpersonal effectiveness and understanding customer needs.
• Technical proficiency in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for import or export related operational issues.
• Maintains processes for government compliance in trade.
• Acts as contact for businesses regarding non-standard operational issues.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Compliance

Tariff and regulation changes

Strong communication skills written and verbal

Problem Solving and Learning

Education

University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering or other Sciences

Job description

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple – to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Manages the company’s regional efforts to ensure regulatory compliance for all aspects of importing or exporting, ensuring trade regulatory compliance. Requires broadened conceptual and working knowledge and experience in job discipline to perform a range of work assignments. Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations and receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents to solve. This role you will require understanding of key business drivers for your discipline and function. You will need to be able to expand conceptual and working knowledge related to your discipline or functional area. You are expected to provide informal guidance to new team members and be able to explain complex information. It is your responsibility to use technical experience, established practices and personal judgement to analyze and resolve straightforward problems. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work and your team’s work and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for any import or export related operational issues
• Understands the legal framework and policy restrictions for export or import control regimes and maintains processes for appropriate government agencies and system routines to comply
• Acts as contact point for businesses and other functions for advice and assistance in case of non‑standard import / export‑related operational issues or questions
• Implements new procedures / changes relative to outcome of e.g. government audits and new regulations
• Investigates regulatory implications for new business flows / material flows
• Requests licenses and ensures compliance with the conditions in the licenses

Qualifications

• Required education: University Degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Engineering or other Sciences
• Required experience: 3‑6 years of experience in a Supply Chain or Manufacturing environment
• The critical competencies required for success are: supply chain management skills, interpersonal effectiveness, understanding customer needs, single work process activities and interactions, teamwork, taking initiative, problem solving skills, value creation, technical proficiency in use of computer applications, analytical skills and project management skills

Your Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Tariff and regulation changes
• Compliance
• Regulatory
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Problem Solving and Learning

Additional Notes

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Preference is given to nationals of the United Arab Emirates.
• As part of our commitment to supporting UAE national employment initiatives and in compliance with Emiratization regulations preference will be given to qualified UAE nationals. However we strongly encourage all qualified candidates to apply as all applications will be considered based on merit and the specific requirements of the job.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial and social well-being to help you get the care you need.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long‑term financial goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non‑birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees – our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location).
• Meal vouchers (availability varies depending on location).
• Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives (e.g. bike to work) (availability varies depending on location).

Join our team – we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting our website.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow’s equal opportunities is available on our website.

Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: 3+ years
Vacancy: 1

Key Skills

Compliance Management, Risk Management, Financial Services, PCI, Banking, Cost Accounting Standards, Quality Systems, Research Experience, NIST Standards, Securities Law, SOX, ISO 27000