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Trade Compliance Manager (d/f/m) Medical

Essity is a leading global hygiene and healthcare company. We are committed to improving the quality of life through high-quality hygiene and healthcare solutions. We sell our products and solutions in around 150 countries under many strong brands, including the global market leaders TENA and Tork, as well as well-known brands such as Jobst, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda, and Zewa.

The role ensures compliance with Essity’s Trade Compliance program, regulations, and controls by overseeing and managing all import/export day-to-day operations for the Medical division.

1. Responsible for implementation of Essity’s Trade Compliance program within the Medical division.
2. Ensure trade compliance with Customs and relevant regulatory agencies.
3. Partner with corporate functions such as Legal, Finance, Tax, Sourcing, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment of supply chain and business compliance with regulatory requirements; identify and suggest opportunities to reduce duty impact (manufacturing footprint, international sourcing strategies, duty optimization).
4. Manage performance and oversee Essity’s customs brokers, including performance KPIs, contract, and fee negotiations.
5. Manage post-declaration reviews and implement mitigation or corrective actions as required.
6. Implement procedures to prevent, identify, correct, and mitigate risks to import/export operations by conducting risk-based assessments in accordance with company procedures.
7. Coordinate and communicate Supply Chain Security requirements to participating sites. Manage the content of the annual certification process (AEO, CTPAT) and customs revalidations.
8. Coordinate and support internal, external, and government compliance disclosures, inspections, investigations, assessments, and audits as required; respond to applicable requests.
9. Establish training requirements and conduct training for relevant personnel.
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global trade policies, regulations, national and international guidelines, and industry standards; ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and laws.

Even if not all points apply, we look forward to getting to know you and discussing potential collaboration!

1. University degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
2. Strong English skills.
3. Customs Broker License or equivalent credentials.
4. 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance.
5. Experience leading teams is highly preferred.
6. Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into applicable business procedures.
7. Experience working cross-culturally with global teams.
8. Ability to lead in environments with ambiguity and change without direct supervision.

The benefits listed are primarily for the main location and may vary for other locations or non-tariff positions.

• Compensation & Benefits: Salary according to tariff, annual bonus, holiday allowance, pension schemes, anniversary bonus, child allowance, corporate benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model, flexible hours, overtime compensation, 37.5-hour week, 30 days vacation, and options for vacation time payout or lease-a-bike.
• Learning & Development: Structured onboarding, digital training, coaching, mentoring, and participation in conferences.
• Health & Well-being: Fitness discounts, health programs, mindfulness courses, and employee surveys.
• Team & Collaboration: Inclusive culture, community networks, co-working spaces, leadership guidelines, and canteen facilities.
• Mobility: Public transport allowance, bike parking, free parking, and e-charging stations.

At Essity, our core values of Care, Collaboration, Courage, and Commitment shape our inclusive culture. We are dedicated to breaking barriers to well-being and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and explicitly encourage those facing systemic or institutional discrimination to apply.

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