Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Union Trading Company

Kuwait City

On-site

KWD 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Union Trading Company in Kuwait City seeks a Regulatory Affairs Officer to ensure full regulatory and legal compliance across import, export, freight, and logistics operations. You will liaise with customs, authorities, and regulatory agencies to secure licenses, manage permits, and verify trade documents in English and Arabic.

You will monitor regulatory changes, support audits, and maintain records to minimize delays and risks in cross-border shipments within the region.

Qualifications

Experience in regulatory compliance for import/export.
Proficient bilingual communication in English and Arabic.
Strong ability to resolve regulatory and logistic issues.
Proven integrity and risk-aware approach to operations.
Familiarity with customs portals, ERP logistics modules.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Permit Management: Acquire, renew and maintain licenses and permits; audit trade documents for compliance; monitor regulatory changes.
Government & Agency Relations: Serve as liaison with customs authorities and ministries; coordinate inspections and clearances; prepare regulatory correspondence.
Customs & Logistics Support: Work with brokers and logistics teams to streamline clearance; classify products under HS codes; ensure packaging and labeling meet standards.
Governance, Risk & Reporting: Maintain archives of permits and inspection reports; conduct internal audits; prepare compliance status reports and risk logs.