Specialist - Trade compliance - Riyadh Riyadh

Chalhoub Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury experiences is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist in Riyadh. This role involves developing customs strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing relationships with customs agencies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management and strong communication skills. Join us for a diverse career path and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare

Child education support

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing import/export customs operations.
• Strong understanding of logistics regulations and customs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customs strategies across the region.
• Maintain relationships with customs agencies and government authorities.
• Ensure operations comply with all relevant regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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# Specialist - Trade compliance - Riyadh

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and works with more than 400 international brands across luxury fashion, beauty, jewelry, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. Chalhoub Group focuses on building a future where luxury dreams become reality by reinventing itself, embracing innovation, and leveraging new technologies, delivering seamless omnichannel experiences through over 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Its innovation hub, The Greenhouse, supports startups and emerging businesses regionally and globally.

The Group values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a forward-thinking, future-proof workplace with over 16,000 professionals across eight Middle Eastern countries and LATAM, earning multiple Great Place to Work certifications. Sustainability is central to its strategy, with commitments to the UN Global Compact, Women’s Empowerment Principles, and reaching Net Zero by 2040.

What you'll be doing

Develop and implement customs strategies across the region. Maintain relationships with customs agencies and government authorities for goods classification and declaration. Collaborate with suppliers and customs brokers, analyzing economic impacts of product origin or classification changes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Information and Data Management: Support Master Data management with origin SPOCs.
2. Reporting to Senior Management: Provide updates on customs broker and government agency performance to the Transport Director.
3. Oversee Quality and Performance: Monitor and improve documentation quality for customs declarations.
4. Advise on Cost-Effective Solutions: Offer guidance on savings through duty drawbacks based on origin and classification.
5. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure operations comply with all relevant regulations and monitor adherence to processes, terms, and timeframes.
6. Billing and Invoicing: Ensure accurate billing and monitor customs broker invoices for correctness.
7. Customs and Regulatory Management: Oversee compliance with customs, dangerous goods, and other regulations.
8. Stakeholder Relations: Develop relationships with customs and regulatory agencies across the region.
9. Audit Management: Ensure proper recording of shipments and manage audit requests.
10. Communication and Meetings: Attend operational meetings to resolve issues and improve performance.
11. Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Provide accurate reports and demonstrate adaptability and commitment to improvement.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Team Development: Train and support team members.
2. Compliance and Integrity: Report breaches and take corrective actions regarding quality, health & safety, environmental, and security protocols.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in managing import/export customs operations and clearance.
• Strong understanding of logistics regulations, customs, and incoterms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with large data sets.
• Knowledge of ISO, OHSAS, and environmental management systems is a plus.
• SAP experience.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

What we can offer you

Join us to turn your aspirations into reality through enriching experiences, learning opportunities, and diverse career paths. We offer a competitive benefits package including healthcare, child education support, flexible working policies, and employee discounts.

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

We value diversity of thought, culture, background, abilities, and perspectives. Chalhoub Group is committed to inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, nationality, or disability.