Europe Trade Compliance Manager

Hach; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to lead European Trade Compliance efforts. This role is perfect for an experienced professional who thrives in complex MNC environments and is passionate about ensuring compliance with both EU and US export control laws. You will manage a dedicated team, oversee import/export processes, and engage with stakeholders to foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and offers excellent career development opportunities while making a significant impact on global water quality protection.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in managing Trade Compliance in MNCs.
• In-depth knowledge of EU and US export control laws.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Trade Compliance department ensuring excellence.
• Serve as Export Control Officer and manage compliance responsibilities.

Kenntnisse

Trade Compliance Management

Export Control Laws

Customs Regulations

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Fluent English

Advanced German

Jobbeschreibung

A great opportunity to lead European Trade Compliance for a dynamic, global instrumentation & technology company that protects water quality around the world.

This will suit an experienced regional/global Trade Compliance Manager who has worked in large, complex MNC organizations and is looking to develop a career in a challenging, and meaningful environment.

The Opportunity

Hach (www.hach.com) is a leading global B2B provider of instruments and sensors that make water analysis faster, simpler, greener, and more informative.

Based remotely anywhere in Germany and reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Transportation, Logistics & Trade Compliance, the Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for European Trade Compliance, serving as the organization's Export Control Officer.

With a significant flow of imported components and exported products, Hach's Berlin manufacturing operation is critical to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products to customers around the world. The Trade Compliance Manager will lead a small team and operate as a Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance for the business and answering questions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Trade Compliance department, ensuring technical and personnel excellence
• Serve as the company's Export Control Officer, taking personal responsibility for compliance
• Handle applications for export licenses (dual use) and provide information on the goods list
• Ensure adherence to German export control laws and the PIC Agreement (Rotterdam Agreement)
• Oversee compliance with US export control laws and monitor EU and US sanctions and embargoes
• Maintain up-to-date customs authorizations (authorized exporter, approved exporter, deferred payment, and AEO-F)
• Act as the main point of contact for the customs office during foreign trade and import audits
• Process and review import declarations, including tax assessments
• Possess in-depth knowledge of customs tariffs for goods classification and VAT assessment within the EU
• Perform specific origin calculations for large projects
• Develop work instructions for the Trade Compliance area
• Utilize key performance indicators (daily management) to maintain and improve Trade Compliance processes
• Foster employee engagement and development through regular P4G discussions
• Conduct internal employee training on customs-related export control topics (AEO relevant)

Hach has a continuous improvement-focused culture and offers a highly stimulating engineering environment with excellent career development and growth opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Trade Compliance Manager with regional/global experience gained in high volume import/export environments in MNCs
• A wealth of experience in import/export (EU and US export control law) and customs, with personnel responsibility
• A leader who develops exceptional teams and holds a pragmatic balance for managing risk
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills (fluent English & fluent/advanced German)
• Regularly participates in seminars on customs and import/export control topics

About Hach

At Hach (https://www.hach.com/about-us) we ensure water quality for people around the world. You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment. With ~5000 people worldwide, Hach is part of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a family of companies and nearly 17,000 associates dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods.

When you join Veralto, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources-and building rewarding careers along the way.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.

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