Enterprise Trade Compliance Manager - EMEA

CSL; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Seqirus is seeking an Enterprise Trade Compliance Manager EMEA to drive compliance across the EMEA region within the Global Trade Compliance Team. You will implement policies, oversee imports/exports, monitor regulatory changes, and lead data-driven improvements while managing brokers and key programs.

The role requires deep experience in regulated environments, SAP GTS expertise, and strong analytical and negotiation skills to influence senior leaders and ensure CSL compliance objectives

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated, multi-location environments.
• Experience in SAP GTS System.
• Proven experience in managing complex Customs and trade operations.
• Experience with special Customs programs (FTAs, Value Reconciliation, IPR, OPR, Tariff Suspensions, bonded Warehouse etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Customs and Export controls regulations, HS and Explanatory Notes, binding rulings, and Customs Valuation rules, as well as a thorough knowledge of entry processing, international freight industry standards and practices, and INCOTERMS.

Responsibilities

• Implementing CSL Global Trade Compliance policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures.
• Overseeing day-to-day EMEA import and export operations to ensure compliance with customs regulations, export controls, free trade agreements, and pharmaceutical-specific government requirements.
• Monitoring regional key industry developments, legislative and regulatory changes affecting CSL businesses, assess impact, and translate into processes and controls.
• Developing and managing import/export data, duty spend and savings metric monthly reports.
• Managing customs brokers and other outsourcing vendors in the region, including KPIs, broker SOPs, adherence to contract obligations, performance, reporting of export and import data as per CSL requirements, POAs.
• Leading transition and implementation to new selected brokers.
• Supporting origin and preference determination, including LTSD process, customs value, duties and VAT for imports and duty program utilization as per CSL Policies.
• Support non-commercial shipments import and export process, including HS classification, customs valuations determination and license/permit determination/application etc.
• Supporting government audits and Customs certifications, Internal Corporate audits.
• Identifying duty and VAT cross-border mitigation opportunities, analysing cost benefits, and leading the implementation of duty savings initiatives.
• Managing SAP GTS and master data activities including denied party screening, trade embargo blocks, and other GTS-related upgrades and projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Tools

SAP GTS

Job description

Enterprise Trade Compliance Manager EMEA

As the Enterprise Manager for EMEA within Global Trade Compliance Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the execution and continuous enhancement of CSL's world-class import and export compliance program across the EMEA region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing CSL Global Trade Compliance policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures.
• Overseeing day-to-day EMEA import and export operations to ensure compliance with customs regulations, export controls, free trade agreements, and pharmaceutical-specific government requirements.
• Monitoring regional key industry developments, legislative and regulatory changes affecting CSL businesses, assess impact, and translate into processes and controls.
• Developing and managing import/export data, duty spend and savings metric monthly reports.
• Managing customs brokers and other outsourcing vendors in the region, including KPIs, broker SOPs, adherence to contract obligations, performance, reporting of export and import data as per CSL requirements, POAs.
• Leading transition and implementation to new selected brokers.
• Supporting origin and preference determination, including LTSD process, customs value, duties and VAT for imports and duty program utilization as per CSL Policies.
• Support non-commercial shipments import and export process, including HS classification, customs valuations determination and license/permit determination/application etc.
• Supporting government audits and Customs certifications, Internal Corporate audits.
• Identifying duty and VAT cross-border mitigation opportunities, analysing cost benefits, and leading the implementation of duty savings initiatives.
• Managing SAP GTS and master data activities including denied party screening, trade embargo blocks, and other GTS-related upgrades and projects.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated, multi-location environments
• Experience in SAP GTS System
• Proven experience in managing complex Customs and trade operations
• Experience with special Customs programs (inc. FTAs, Value Reconciliation, IPR, OPR, Tariff Suspensions, bonded Warehouse etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Customs and Export controls regulations, HS and Explanatory Notes, binding rulings, and Customs Valuation rules, as well as a thorough knowledge of entry processing, international freight industry standards and practices, and INCOTERMS.
• Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and negotiation; able to perform under pressure
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently in delivering results
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and priorities
• Excellent communication skills and able to influence and challenge senior leaders and peer groups

About CSL Seqirus

CSL Seqirus is part of CSL. As one of the largest influenza vaccine providers in the world, CSL Seqirus is a major contributor to the prevention of influenza globally and a transcontinental partner in pandemic preparedness. With state-of-the-art production facilities in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia, CSL Seqirus utilizes egg, cell and adjuvant technologies to offer a broad portfolio of differentiated influenza vaccines in more than 20 countries around the world.

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