Global Trade Compliance Lead - Apparel & Footwear

Pon; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pon.Bike, a global mobility company, is seeking a sharp Trade Compliance & Customs Expert to guide our products across borders. You will balance proactive problem-solving with hands-on operational work to keep imports and exports flowing smoothly.

You will collaborate with design, logistics and finance teams, work with key partners like Nike, and help implement compliance standards, HTS classifications, and sustainability initiatives such as CBAM.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years in global trade compliance and customs operations in apparel/footwear
• Solid understanding of international trade frameworks (AEO) and HTS classification
• Collaborative mindset across design, logistics, and finance teams
• Focus on optimizing tariffs during product design and sustainability initiatives (CBAM)
• Autonomous, detail-oriented with strong record-keeping and audit readiness
• English fluency (written and spoken); Dutch/Italian is a bonus

Responsibilities

• Guide products across global borders with proactive problem-solving and hands-on operations
• Maintain smooth imports and exports to ensure premium gear reaches athletes worldwide
• Collaborate with designers, logistics, and finance to implement compliance standards
• Engage with customs authorities and key global partners such as Nike
• Support sustainability initiatives and cross-functional process improvements

Skills

Global trade compliance

Customs operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Tariff optimization

Autonomy and detail

Audit readiness

English fluency

Job description

Pon.Bike, a global mobility company, is seeking a sharp Trade Compliance & Customs Expert to guide our products across borders. You will balance proactive problem-solving with hands-on operational work to keep imports and exports flowing smoothly.

You will collaborate with design, logistics and finance teams, work with key partners like Nike, and help implement compliance standards, HTS classifications, and sustainability initiatives such as CBAM.