Director of Global Trade Compliance

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized supply chain services company seeks a Director of Global Trade Compliance to lead their efforts across the EMEA region. This role involves managing compliance, spearheading best practices, and working closely with clients and regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in import/export compliance and strong communication skills to present to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of import/export compliance experience.
• Proficiency in compliance customs requirements.
• Some exposure to product compliance desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global trade functions across EMEA including compliance for live orders.
• Evaluate clients' compliance needs and implement strategies.
• Act as subject matter expert on global trade regulations.

Skills

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Import/export compliance

Trade compliance expertise

Job description

Director of Global Trade Compliance, edinburgh

Client:

QUAD, a SolomonEdwards Company

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

A mid-sized, privately held supply chain services company is looking to hire a Director to lead the Trade Compliance function throughout the EMEA region. This role will manage both client and vendor relationships, spearhead trade compliance within EMEA, and work as part of the global trade compliance team to establish best practices throughout the organization. Main responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all global trade functions across the EMEA region including import, export, and compliance for live orders
• Work directly with clients to evaluate their compliance needs, strategize compliance processes, and explain policy requirements
• Act as subject matter expert on global trade
• Serve as liaison for regulatory inquiries and perform internal compliance audits
• Evaluate existing processes and implement best practices where needed
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and ensure timely adoption of relevant regulations
• Advise leadership on regulatory risks and suggestions on how to mitigate
• Conduct research as needed on global trade regulations
• Coordinate with business units to ensure compliance with local, regional and global trade compliance requirements
• Lead and manage global trade compliance team

The Director of Global Trade Compliance should possess the following:

• 10+ years of import/export compliance experience
• Proficiency in trade compliance customs requirements; some exposure to product compliance also desired
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present to senior leadership
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom