EMEA Trade & Compliance Leader

Arclin; España; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin is seeking a Regional Trade & Compliance Manager for EMEA (Spain, Belgium or Switzerland) to lead day‑to‑day import/export compliance, translate regulations into practical actions, and drive sanctions, licensing, and regulatory data across the region.

You will partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and external providers, supervise brokers, and deliver training, audits and continuous improvement while maintaining Arclin's compliance ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of import compliance, export controls, customs valuation, classification, origin, sanctions, and licensing requirements.
• Customs Broker License a plus but not required.
• Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, specialty chemicals, industrial products, or related industries preferred.
• Regional language requirements EMEA: English, Spanish; upside for French, German

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily import and export compliance activities across the assigned region.
• Ensure accurate trade documentation, customs declarations, export filings, classification, origin, valuation, and regulatory data.
• Manage export licensing, denied party screening, sanctions compliance, embargo controls, and technology transfer requirements.
• Monitor changing trade regulations across the region and assess impacts to products, customers, supply chains, costs, and operations.
• Resolve customs clearance issues, shipment delays, regulatory inquiries, and compliance‑related disruptions.
• Manage and audit customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other third‑party trade service providers.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and external providers.
• Support government agency inquiries, audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and trade optimization opportunities.
• Conduct training, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining Arclin ownership of compliance decisions and controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Legal Studies, or related field

Customs Broker License (a plus)

Job description

Arclin is seeking a Regional Trade & Compliance Manager for EMEA (Spain, Belgium or Switzerland) to lead day‑to‑day import/export compliance, translate regulations into practical actions, and drive sanctions, licensing, and regulatory data across the region.

You will partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and external providers, supervise brokers, and deliver training, audits and continuous improvement while maintaining Arclin's compliance ownership.