Manager - Trade Compliance, Customs & Logistics (EMEA)

Plexus; Livingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus seeks a Manager for Trade Compliance and Logistics in Livingston. This key role involves strategic leadership and operational execution of compliance activities across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trade compliance, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams towards efficiency and compliance.

Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working Available

Enhanced pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related experience; 5 years in the industry is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of UK & European customs regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams towards compliance goals.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for EMEA trade compliance and logistics operations.
• Develops comprehensive risk management strategies.
• Leads process improvements and compliance audits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technical related field

Job description

Be You - Our people create our best Plexus.

Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.

We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Who we are and what we do?

We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives.
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.

The Manager - Trade Compliance, Customs & Logisticsis accountable for the strategic leadership and operational execution of trade compliance and logistics activities across the EMEA region. This includes direct oversight of the EMEA Site Trade Compliance teams, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders, and setting a clear vision for the organization's trade compliance efforts.The role provides expert guidance on trade compliance laws and regulations to Plexus and its customers, drives the development and implementation of regional trade compliance and logistics initiatives, and champions continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product movement efficiency and compliance.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Sets the vision and priorities in alignment with Plexus' overall business objectives and growth strategies

• Maintains communication with site, regional and global leadership regarding trade compliance and logistics initiatives, priorities, and performance.

• Define strategy, solutions, and develop business partnerships to add value and differentiate Plexus' service offering to customers.

• Collaborates cross-functionally to lead process improvements, automation projects, and optimization initiatives to enhance product movement efficiency and compliance, including designing the organization to support business requirements and growth.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive risk management strategy to identify, assess, and mitigate potential trade compliance and logistics risks across the EMEA region.

• Accountable to execute on Plexus' Best People strategy by evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and providing development and coaching to employees.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitors and communicates changes in the export compliance regulatory environment in the EMEA region.

• Represents the voice of the local operations to the Corporate Trade Compliance team for matters related to trade compliance.

• Conducts compliance audits with sites and supports improvement plans.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Ability to lead organization transformation to gain greater efficiency and effectiveness

• Ability to think strategically and align trade compliance goals with overall business objectives.

• Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively in a dynamic regulatory environment.

• Capacity to make informed and timely decisions, considering potential risks and opportunities

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, ideally in a business or technical related field.

• Previous experience in Import, Export, Trade Compliance, and transportation.

• Extensive knowledge of UK & European Union customs regulations and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience in international trade (import / export).

• Ten (10) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of equivalent industry experience is preferred.

• Skilled in identifying and resolving complex trade compliance issues effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve trade compliance goals.

• Strong Project Management skills, with the ability to manage several projects at a time.

• Customer management and financial experience is a plus.

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:

• A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity

• Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment

• An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise

• Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines

• Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves lives

• Through our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fields

Additionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:

• Bespoke development plan

• Online learning and formal development programs

• Full-time, permanent employment contract

• Enhanced pension contributions

• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)

• Paid family leave

• Private medical insurance

• Group income protection insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteer time off

• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)

• Life assurance

• Occupational health

• Vision care discounts

• Discount schemes

• Company sick pay scheme

• Onsite gym/ discounted gym

Application Process

We don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.