We are working with a leading chemical manufacturing company that are looking for a Trade Compliance Manager to be based in their headquarters near Amsterdam. The Trade Compliance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the company's compliance with international trade regulations and guidelines, facilitating smooth cross-border transactions, and minimizing risk associated with global trade operations. The selected candidate will be responsible for setting global trade compliance and customs practices to drive the department forward.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay up-to-date with international trade regulations, sanctions, embargoes, and customs laws relevant to chemical manufacturing and distribution.
- Accurately classify chemical products according to international harmonized systems (HS) and local customs tariff codes.
-Collaborate with product and R&D teams to ensure accurate and consistent product classification.
Export and Import Compliance:
- Manage and oversee export and import documentation processes, including licenses, permits, certificates of origin, and shipping documentation.
- Ensure compliance with export controls, including controlled substance regulations and dual-use goods restrictions.
- Identify potential compliance risks related to international trade and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Conduct periodic compliance audits and assessments to ensure adherence to trade regulations and company policies.
- Collaborate closely with supply chain, legal, finance, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of global trade activities.
- Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders to promote a culture of trade compliance awareness.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within the trade compliance function and implement best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in international trade, business, supply chain management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in global trade compliance. Experience within the chemical manufacturing industry is a plus.
- Profound knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and export controls.
- Strong understanding of product classification and tariff determination systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse teams.
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Global Trade Compliance Professional) are a plus.
