Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Jabil; Bray; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Ireland seeks a mid-level Trade Compliance specialist to lead complex compliance activities and support customer-focused trade compliance across operations. The role is hybrid with locations including Dublin, Bray and Waterford.

You will manage export licenses, assess regulatory risks, and guide teams on customs requirements while coordinating audits and improvements across Supply Chain, Operations, and Legal. Requires 4–9+ years in trade/compliance and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Professional training or certification in EU customs law, export controls, and international trade compliance preferred.
• 4–9+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Logistics, or International Trade.
• Experience in handling regulatory audits and managing export licenses is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting global compliance programs and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced trade compliance reviews across assigned operations.
• Manage Export Licenses, determination, application, maintenance and reporting.
• Assess compliance risks associated with imports, exports, and customs activities.
• Provide guidance regarding trade regulations and customs requirements.
• Support development and implementation of compliance procedures and controls.
• Coordinate responses to audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams.
• Identify compliance risks and continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

EU export controls

Trade compliance

Audits

Stakeholder engagement

Export licensing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

EU customs law training

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world’s top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Position Summary

The Customer focused Compliance Specialist is a mid-level Trade Compliance professional responsible for leading complex compliance activities and supporting customer-focused trade compliance activities across assigned operations.

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Available locations: Dublin / Bray / Waterford

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced trade compliance reviews across assigned operations.
• Manage Export Licenses, determination, application, maintenance and reporting.
• Assess compliance risks associated with imports, exports, and customs activities.
• Provide guidance regarding trade regulations and customs requirements.
• Support development and implementation of compliance procedures and controls.
• Coordinate responses to audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams.
• Identify compliance risks and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic compliance initiatives and continuous improvement across assigned operations.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Professional training or certification in EU customs law, export controls, and international trade compliance preferred.

Regional and global education equivalencies accepted.

Experience as an internal auditor is beneficial.
Experience Requirements
4–9+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, Logistics, or International Trade.
Experience in handling regulatory audits and managing export licenses is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience supporting global compliance programs and stakeholder engagement.

Full knowledge on supply chain full process from end to end is a plus.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of customs and trade compliance activities in international environments.
• In-depth knowledge of EU export control regulations, export licensing, sanctions, and dual-use controls.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

Strong influencing skills with a proactive, risk-based approach

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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