Sr. Specialist, Trade Compliance

Lucid Motors; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury electric vehicle company in Riyadh is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Trade Compliance to manage import/export compliance and ensure adherence to regulations. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree with 4-7 years of relevant experience and possesses strong knowledge of customs laws and trade compliance. This role includes collaboration with internal teams and external parties to enhance operational processes and compliance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability insurance

401k participation

Equity program eligibility

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in customs and trade compliance.
• Hands-on experience in customs compliance laws and regulations.
• Professional certifications in trade compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure import/export requests are resolved quickly.
• Advise stakeholders on customs compliance impacts.
• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and corporate policy.

Skills

Expert knowledge of international trade compliance

Strong program/project management skills

Hands-on ERP system (SAP) implementation experience

Proven track record in continuous improvement

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

FASAH platform

ZATCA systems

SAP

Job description

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Sr. Specialist, Trade Compliance will be part of a Regional Onsite Team. He or She is a key member of the import/export compliance team which facilitates the efficient and timely movement of goods in the Middle east region. The dynamic nature of this team requires individuals who can think quickly, act independently, and proactively solve problems before they arise. Strong service provider management skills and effective communication are required.

You Will:

• Ensure import/export requests are resolved quickly to prevent disruptions in supply chain
• Advise internal stakeholders on import and export restrictions and customs compliance related impacts to supply chain
• Ensure 100% adherence to laws, regulations, and corporate policy - This includes internal policies and procedures and external government regulations
• Review and approve shipping documents and commercial invoices
• Learn and disseminate Middle east customs and compliance laws and regulations
• Work upstream with supply chain planning teams on customs compliance matters
• Responsible for daily tracking of operational metrics
• Effective collaboration and solid communication with internal and external parties
• Continuous process improvement mindset: identify gaps in current processes and procedures. Provide recommendations to improve operational processes
• Ensures that all commodities that are received, produced or transferred are properly classified in accordance with applicable international export controls
• Conduct counterparty screening against applicable restricted
• Maintains a centralized export/import compliance record-keeping system and communicates record-keeping requirements to TC Personnel
• Conducts periodic audits and monitoring to verify compliance for existing customs entries
• Reports on any suspected or actual violation of international trade regulations and conducts investigations to confirm; providing users with advice on how to mitigate possible violations
• Communicate and manage relationship with local broker and suppliers
• Present and follow up on requests with governmental entities and multiple customs bodies

You Bring:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or Law
• 4-7 years of experience in customs and trade compliance
• Hands-on experience in Saudi Customs’ FASAH platform and ZATCA systems
• Knowledge of SASO/SABER and SFDA conformity programs preferred
• Professional certifications in trade compliance are a strong plus

Key Skills

• Expert knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, and export controls
• Strong program/project management skills (PMP, or equivalent preferred)
• Hands-on ERP system (SAP) implementation experience in trade compliance modules
• Proven track record in continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies)
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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