Trade Compliance System Project Leader

Atlas Copco Group; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Atlas Copco Airpower in Wilrijk, Belgium, seeks a Trade Compliance System Project Leader to bridge Trade Compliance, IT, Logistics and Procurement, transforming global trade requirements into scalable system capabilities. You will define end-to-end system requirements and support testing, deployment, and data governance across ERP environments.

Required: Master’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain/trade compliance, with strong analytical and communication skills; English fluency; Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in supply chain, trade compliance, IT, or logistics engineering.
• Experience with SAP GTS or other Global Trade Management solutions is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; able to work independently under pressure.
• Fluency in English; Dutch language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between Trade Compliance, IT, Logistics, Procurement and stakeholders; translate requirements into system capabilities.
• Analyze existing trade compliance processes and document scalable end-to-end system requirements.
• Define system requirements and translate into functional/technical specs.
• Support testing, validation and deployment of new developments and compliance modules.
• Ensure data integrity across trade compliance databases and ERP environments.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs and compliance reporting tools.
• Support master data governance for customs, duties and international trade compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Master's degree in Applied Sciences / Engineering / Business Engineering

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Trade Compliance System Project Leader. You will join our Compressor Technique Global Logistics team at Atlas Copco Airpower in Wilrijk and report to the Shipping & Transport Manager. In this role, your mission is to act as the bridge between Trade Compliance, IT, Logistics, Procurement, and business stakeholders, translating global trade compliance requirements into efficient system capabilities that form the baseline for comprehensive tariffs analysis across inbound/import and outbound/export flows connecting Distribution Centers, Product Companies, and Customer Centers.

Analyze existing trade compliance processes and document/specify scalable end-to-end system requirements for IS development teams.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into clear functional and technical specifications.

Support testing, validation, and deployment of new system developments and compliance modules, ensuring user-friendly interfaces.

Ensure data integrity across trade compliance databases and connected ERP environments.

Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and compliance reporting tools to monitor performance and tariffs analysis.

Support master data governance related to customs, duties, and international trade compliance.

Your skills and experience

Master’s degree in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Business Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

3+ years of experience in supply chain, trade compliance, IT, or logistics engineering with strong business acumen.

Experience with SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) or other Global Trade Management solutions is a strong asset.

Experience with data modeling, analytics, and report building; proven track record in process improvement and project management is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a result-oriented, continuous improvement mindset.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; capable of working independently and managing priorities under pressure.

Professional fluency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Dutch is an asset.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and look forward to seeing what you bring to the role.

Your compensation and benefits

At Atlas Copco Group, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation. Compensation is determined based on the position and its responsibilities, without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our compensation offering is designed to be locally relevant, competitive, and aligned with the expectations of current and future talent.

The actual compensation package will be determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including but not limited to the qualifications, experience, and skills demonstrated during the recruitment process. In addition to base salary, this position may include a comprehensive onboarding program, including guidance by a personal godmother/godfather. You will also have access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group. We offer an interesting compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, paid leave and retirement benefits.

Beyond compensation, we believe that a rewarding career is about having opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and develop in an environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. At Atlas Copco Group, we support our people in building long-term careers while making a meaningful impact through their work.

Your job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between remote work and working on-site at Atlas Copco Airpower in Wilrijk (Antwerp), Belgium.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

Application process

Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco Group enables technology that transforms the future. We innovate to develop products, services and solutions that are key to our customers' success. Our four business areas offer technologies for air and gas compression, vacuum and abatement, automated assembly and quality control, mobile energy management and power generation as well as portable and industrial flow technologies.

Visit the Atlas Copco Group website