Trade Compliance Manager / Senior Manager

SHEIN; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global fashion retailer is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to join their EMEA Legal and Compliance Team. The role requires over 7 years of experience in international trade and customs compliance, with responsibilities including evaluating compliance status and developing training programs. The ideal candidate should possess excellent report writing skills and be able to communicate complex trade compliance concepts to various stakeholders. A bachelor's degree is required, with a legal background preferred. This position is based in Berlin, and fluency in English is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of experience in Customs / International Trade.
• Experience in tariff classification, customs valuation and country of origin determination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate the region's compliance status with regulatory bodies.
• Develop processes and administer the compliance audit program.
• Monitor EU and national legislations on trade law.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Excellent report writing

Excellent problem-solving

Ability to multi-task

Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Reports to : Director of Trade Compliance (EMEA)

Location : Berlin, Frankfurt, London or Dublin (with some flexibility for the right candidate)

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, providing an extensive range of affordable, SHEIN-branded apparel and products sourced from a global network of vendors. Since our founding in 2012, we have expanded to serve customers in over 150 countries worldwide. Our EMEA headquarters are in Dublin, and we now operate over 15 offices across the EMEA region.

At SHEIN, our mission is to make the beauty of fashion accessible to all. Through our industry-leading, on-demand production model, we support a smarter, more future-ready fashion industry that adapts to the changing needs of our customers.

Learn more about SHEIN by following us at SHEIN careers and https://www.sheingroup.com/.

Join SHEIN and be the future!

Position Summary

This role will join the EMEA Legal and Compliance Team working closely with the logistics and customs teams, supporting legal and trade compliance functions globally. The position is responsible for compliance activities such as ensuring customs & trade regulation compliance, reporting compliance trends, analyzing, maintaining and improving import, transit and export procedures, policies, and compliance programs. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, enthusiastic about e-commerce and innovation, enjoy a fast-paced environment and being continually challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and evaluates the region's compliance status with various regulatory bodies including customs, export control and applicable tax & customs authorities.
• Reviews internal controls, develops processes, administers the compliance audit program, and oversees corrective action plans for the region.
• Monitoring of EU and national legislations within the EMEA region on Customs and import / trade law regarding business processes and flows of goods.
• Fulfilment of company and customs requirements in terms of simplified customs clearance of goods, reporting, reconciliation of specific procedures
• Support the development of an import compliance training program for employees and provide training as needed.
• Review and support classification of products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Prepare reports and presentations on customs & trade compliance activities and status for senior management.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to ensure trade compliance in the EMEA region, aligning with the Director of Trade Compliance EMEA and other members of the Legal team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years experience in Customs / International Trade.
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field. Legal background preferred.
• Experience in HS (tariff) classification, customs valuation and country of origin determination. Very good knowledge of import / export & customs regulations, Free Trade Agreements, Rules of Origin, Import Duties, International Regulations and AEO.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills (the ability to present trade compliance concepts in a technical environment and to persons at all levels, including top management).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Critical thinking and excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise, with excellent time management skills.Ability to handle confidential information frequently and appropriately.
• Capable of working independently in support of trade compliance objectives and working collaboratively with different teams and a variety of business functions.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is a must. Any additional EMEA language or Mandarin is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Experiences in international companies with operations in different continents and adaptable to working with teams from different time zones and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to influence and drive projects to completion under tight deadlines.
• Self-starter, entrepreneurial, “roll up your sleeves” attitude.
• High degree of independence, initiative, and good judgement. Commercial and pragmatic in your approach to compliance advice whilst maintaining a strong sense of professional accountability.

SHEIN is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.