Global Trade Compliance Leader — Regional Operations

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Hoboken; Sur place; EUR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Belgium is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Operations Director to lead the Global Trade Compliance Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Director Transport and Trade Compliance, you will oversee the execution of export controls, sanctions and customs across regions with Regional Managers.

You will ensure alignment with global standards, manage licensing, regulatory monitoring and relationships with authorities. The role can be based in Brussels or Hoboken, Belgium.

Qualifications

• Experience leading trade compliance operations in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of export controls, sanctions and customs.
• Proven ability to coordinate teams across regions.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate the Global Trade Compliance Operations team, including Regional Managers across EMEA, North America, and APAC.
• Ensure effective execution of export controls, sanctions, and customs activities at regional and country level, in line with global policies.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans and ensure consistent regional implementation.
• Establish and maintain a structured operational cadence with regular regional alignment and reporting.
• Consolidate regional input into a single overview, highlighting risks and required actions.
• Coordinate cross-regional topics such as audits, license renewals, regulatory changes and customs matters.
• Ensure regional practices align with global guidance while respecting local regulations.
• Provide quality checks for escalations with clear documentation and recommendations.
• Support strategic initiatives like system roll-outs, process harmonisation and governance changes.

Connaissances

Trade compliance

Export controls

Sanctions

Customs

Leadership

Multiregional coordination

Formation

Master's degree in Business or related

Outils

SAP GTS

Description du poste

Umicore AG & Co. KG in Belgium is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Operations Director to lead the Global Trade Compliance Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Director Transport and Trade Compliance, you will oversee the execution of export controls, sanctions and customs across regions with Regional Managers.

You will ensure alignment with global standards, manage licensing, regulatory monitoring and relationships with authorities. The role can be based in Brussels or Hoboken, Belgium.