Habasit is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to establish and support our organization in trade compliance topics. We are looking for a creative, highly proactive individual, with a hands‑on attitude and a problem‑solving mentality.
General Tasks and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive global trade compliance framework that aligns Europe and international regulations while advising leadership on risk mitigation, optimizing trade costs, and supporting global business strategies.
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, oversee classification, documentation, and audits, and ensure ongoing compliance through proactive monitoring, training, and collaboration across key business functions.
- Develop strategy and establish global trade compliance policy.
- Develop a centralized but adaptable approach to monitoring and implementing regulatory updates across the company’s global footprint.
- Maintain a comprehensive global compliance framework that integrates both EU and International laws.
- Ensure harmonized HTS and ECCN classifications while accounting for country‑specific nuances.
- Advise leadership on trade compliance risks and recommend strategies to mitigate exposure.
- Work closely with supply chain and finance teams to manage duties, tariffs, and trade cost optimization strategies.
- Regularly engage with the respective agencies for licensing, inquiries, and audits.
- Stay ahead of geopolitical developments affecting sanctions, embargoes, and market access.
- Monitor changes in trade regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
- Ensure adherence to denied party screening procedures and embargoed country restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with all import / export documentation, licensing, and customs requirements.
- Manage trade compliance audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Partner with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to optimize trade compliance processes and cost efficiency.
- Support global business initiatives by providing expertise on trade regulations and market entry strategies.
- Lead internal compliance assessments and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or Law Degree, with Master’s degree or professional certifications desired.
- Certification in trade compliance (e.g., Certified Export Specialist, Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO) is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in global trade compliance roles.
- Proficiency in English language is essential, Italian, German is an advantage.
- Deep knowledge of EU and international trade laws.
- Experience working in a multinational corporation with global supply chain operations.
- Experience performing import / export classifications, licensing, and regulatory audits in a multinational company.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate compliance risks.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and train internal stakeholders.
- Knowledge of free trade agreements (FTAs) and duty optimization strategies.