Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

Jabil Malaysia; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a mid-level Trade Compliance Specialist to lead complex compliance activities across Dublin-area operations. The role involves managing export licenses, risk assessments, and guiding teams on regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have 4–9+ years in trade compliance, with strong analytical skills and experience in audits. Hybrid work options apply, with locations in Dublin, Bray, and Waterford.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Certifications in EU customs law, export controls, or trade compliance preferred.
• Experience as an internal auditor is beneficial.
• 4–9+ years in Trade/Customs Compliance or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced trade compliance reviews across assigned operations.
• Manage export licenses, determinations, 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.

Skills

Trade compliance

EU export controls

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Risk-based approach

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

EU customs law certification

Internal auditing experience

Regulatory education equivalencies

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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