Global Trade Compliance Manager - EU & MEA

McCain Foods; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods in Amsterdam is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead regional activities across GB, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East, ensuring compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions while enabling business growth.

You will partner with Procurement, Logistics, Legal and others, develop training, manage audits, and maintain AEO certifications where applicable, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of global trade compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, HS classification, and FTAs.
• Experience with audits, investigations, and remediation.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Travel up to 25% within Great Britain and Europe.
• Familiarity with SAP GTS or Oracle GTM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional trade compliance activities across Great Britain, Ireland, Europe, and the Middle East.
• Ensure adherence to international trade laws, customs regulations, export controls, sanctions programs, and internal compliance policies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on McCain’s business operations.
• Oversee import and export classification, valuation, and origin determinations.
• Provide strategic direction on Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilization and duty optimization opportunities.
• Maintain audit readiness and support trade compliance audits, assessments, and corrective action plans.
• Manage and maintain Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and equivalent trusted trader program certifications where applicable.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and awareness programs for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate trade documentation, regulatory filings, and compliance reporting, including evolving EU requirements such as CBAM reporting.
• Partner with Procurement, Logistics, Legal, Public Relations, and Food Regulatory teams to support new products, market expansion activities, and strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Trade compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field

Tools

SAP GTS

Oracle GTM

Job description

McCain Foods in Amsterdam is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead regional activities across GB, Ireland, Europe and the Middle East, ensuring compliance with international trade laws, customs regulations, export controls, and sanctions while enabling business growth.

You will partner with Procurement, Logistics, Legal and others, develop training, manage audits, and maintain AEO certifications where applicable, with travel up to 25%.