EMEA Trade Compliance Manager

Stakeholder & Authority Liaison

• Act as the main point of contact for customs authorities, trade associations, and external consultants in Europe.
• Collaborate with global Trade Compliance teams to harmonize policies and share best practices.

Reporting & Digitization

• Establish metrics and dashboards to monitor compliance performance, risk indicators, and remediation status.
• Lead initiatives to digitize trade compliance processes, automate screening, and optimize data quality in ERP/DEPF systems.

People Management

• Directly lead, mentor, and manage 1 direct report.

Employee perks, benefits

• Home office program
• Referral bonus
• Christmas bonus and Summer bonus - €1,000 per year
• Fuel compensation
• Team building activities
• Discounts on purchasing products and other partners
• Massages

Requirements for the employee

Minimum education required

University education (Bachelor's degree)

Educational Specialization

Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Driving licence

B

Experience in the position/sector

5+

Personality requirements and skills

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience:

5+ years of progressive experience in trade compliance, customs, or regulatory affairs, with a strong focus on Europe.

Certifications:

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CTP, CTCM, or similar) are highly advantageous.

Hard Skills

• Deep understanding of the EU Customs Code, import/export controls, sanctions regimes, dual-use controls, VAT/GST, and origin procedures.
• Expertise in HS classification, tariff engineering, and preferential origin rules under trade agreements.
• Proven experience managing licenses, end-use checks, denied party screening, and export license administration.
• Strong proficiency in import/export documentation, clearance processes, and compliance requirements of national customs authorities.
• Solid track record in risk analysis, internal audits, and remediation planning.
• Experience with trade compliance software, ERP integrations, data-driven decision-making, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools.

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail paired with a pragmatic approach to solving complex regulatory issues.
• Comfortable driving process, system, and cultural change across multi-country operations.
• Clear and concise communicator capable of translating complex regulatory language into practical guidance and training.
• Proactive, pragmatic problem solver who remains composed under regulatory pressure.

Employment type: full-time

Start date: by agreement