Director of Global Trade Compliance

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized supply chain services company is seeking a Director of Global Trade Compliance in Southampton to lead trade compliance functions in the EMEA region. The role involves managing client and vendor relations, conducting internal audits, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will bring over 10 years of experience and strong leadership skills to drive compliance best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of import/export compliance experience.
• Proficiency in trade compliance customs requirements.
• Ability to present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all global trade functions across the EMEA region.
• Work directly with clients to evaluate their compliance needs.
• Manage global trade compliance team.

Skills

Import/Export Compliance

Trade Compliance Customs Requirements

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Director of Global Trade Compliance, southampton

col-narrow-left

Client:

QUAD, a SolomonEdwards Company

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

col-wide

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