EMEA Trade Compliance Director

3 weeks ago


Bracknell, United Kingdom Proclinical Staffing Full time

Overview

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

This position is responsible for the continued development and maintenance of our client's world-class regional import-export compliance program. Its focus is to ensure all legal entities operating worldwide are compliant with all applicable customs and trade regulations while maximize feasible savings for the business. The position is responsible for monitoring key industry developments, legislative, and regulatory changes affecting the businesses, assess impact and represent the client in various Trade Associations to ensure their interests are represented. The position will also partner directly with the various internal strategic departments, business units, and functional area leaders to drive process improvements, operational excellence, and optimize duty spend with all applicable duty mitigation programs. The position will oversee all Customs and Trade operations in the region and manage customs brokers, and or other outsourcing providers. This position will work closely with the Global Trade Compliance Program function to implement Global Trade Compliance Policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures, monitor the compliance readiness of the region through the management of the import and export compliance risk-assessment, on site compliance reviews (audits), and support all external government audits. Position will interface with Business Management, Regional compliance Leadership team, customs brokers, freight forwarders, internal/external legal counsel, customers, suppliers, CMOs and government officials. Position will also provide support, for training, mentoring, and leadership development to the Regional Trade compliance personnel and will also support the Global Supply Chain with all departmental goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors regional key industry developments, legislative, and regulatory changes affecting the internal business units, assess impact and represent the client in various Trade Associations to ensure their interests are represented.
  • Implement Global Trade Compliance Policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures, monitor the compliance readiness of the region through the management of the import and export compliance risk-assessment, on site compliance reviews (audits), and support all external audits. 3 Drive KPIs, Trade data reporting, duty spend and duty savings, continuous improvement and drive efficiency throughout the import and export processes
  • Oversees customs brokers in the region :KPIs, SOPs, contract, performance, lead regional bid and selection with procurement team
  • Lead regional and local teams, responsible for all regional Trade and customs operations
  • Responsible for the region record keeping ensures completeness as per regional, local requirements and the client's internal Policy
  • Oversee HTS and ECCN classification as well as database, responsible for origin and preference determination, customs value and duty program utilization as per the client's Policies.
  • Identify risks and opportunities in the region and report to the Global TC team 9 Support Government audits

Education

  • Customs Broker license
  • A Bachelor's Degree is required; Masters in related field or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

  • 10 years of progressively responsible experience in highly regulated, multi-location environments, cross functional experience is preferred.
  • Experience in managing complex Customs and trade Operations
  • Expert in Customs and Export controls regulations, HTS and Explanatory Notes, rulings, court cases, and Customs Valuation rules, as well as a thorough knowledge of entry processing, international freight industry standards and practices, and INCOTERMS
  • Skilled with special Customs programs (inc. FTAs, Drawback, FTZs, Value Reconciliation, etc)
  • Experienced in drafting formal Customs correspondence
  • Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and negotiation; must excel under pressure
  • Able to motivate others to drive peak performance
  • Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently in producing results
  • Proficient with: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint with ability to develop skills with other programs as required
  • Understands Quality systems and importance of systems, operational excellence culture and behaviour to organizations
  • Strong leadership skills (e.g. priority setting, timely decision-making, business acumen and dealing with ambiguity).
  • Clear understanding of the internal operating model and culture
  • Ability to analyze and utilize data to drive decisions and priorities
  • Able to influence and challenge senior leaders and peer groups.
  • Comfort around senior management
  • Experience in understanding industry trends and changes to practice standards so the client remains an industry leader
  • Strong organizational, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Displays strong level of engagement at all levels of the organization and does not only operate at a corporate level
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.



  • Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom Proclinical Staffing Full time

    OverviewCheck out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.This position is responsible for the continued development and maintenance of our client's world-class regional import-export compliance program. Its focus is to ensure all legal entities operating worldwide are compliant with all...


  • Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom Proclinical Staffing Full time

    OverviewQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.This position is responsible for the continued development and maintenance of our client's world-class regional import-export compliance program. Its focus is to ensure all legal entities operating worldwide are compliant with all...

  • Channel Sales Director

    2 months ago


    Bracknell, United Kingdom Tektronix Full time

    This is a unique opportunity to lead at one of the world’s biggest and most iconic test and-measurement companies, focused on accelerating the realization of innovative, world-changing technologies. This leader will be instrumental in driving the transformation to a multi-layered and innovative solutions organization, with high sense of accountability and...


  • Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Proclinical Staffing Full time

    OverviewQualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.This position is responsible for the continued development and maintenance of our client's world-class regional import-export compliance program. Its focus is to ensure all legal entities operating worldwide are compliant with all...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Butler Ross Full time

    **Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist** A fantastic opportunity for a **Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist** to join a constantly growing chemical manufacturing company based in **Bracknell**. The Customs and Trade Compliance Specialist will support the regional logistics team in their day-to-day operations regarding customs topics with...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Lilly Full time

    We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Purpose: The Senior Director/Executive Director, Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA)-EMEA or Regional Regulatory Scientist is accountable to establish the local regulatory strategy and plan for assigned product(s) in region/country, ensure local plan aligns to...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Lilly Full time

    We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Purpose: The Senior Director/Executive Director, Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA)-EMEA or Regional Regulatory Scientist is accountable to establish the local regulatory strategy and plan for assigned product(s) in region/country, ensure local plan aligns to the...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom 3M Full time

    **Job Description**: 3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified...

  • Emea Payroller

    2 months ago


    Bracknell, United Kingdom Page Personnel - UK Full time

    Are you immediately available or available on short notice? - Do you carry strong UK Payroll knowledge? **About Our Client**: A Global Telecommunications business, based in Bracknell, operating in over 20 countries including Australia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Germany, Canada and more. A market leader in their respected field, they are seeking an EMEA Payroll...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Blue Yonder Full time

    EMEA Benefits SpecialistAs a benefits specialist at Blue Yonder you'll be part of a team looking after associate benefits in 15 countries across EMEA. As an important member of the team responsibilities will include:Administering and managing emea benefits across EMEA, Invoicing You will become a subject matter expert on benefits matters and support the...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Blue Yonder Full time

    EMEA Benefits SpecialistAs a benefits specialist at Blue Yonder you'll be part of a team looking after associate benefits in 15 countries across EMEA. As an important member of the team responsibilities will include:Administering and managing emea benefits across EMEA, Invoicing You will become a subject matter expert on benefits matters and support the...


  • Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Tarsh & Partners Marketing Recruitment Full time £70,000

    Trade Marketing Manager – EMEAYou could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.Toys & GamesSalary to £70,000 plus benefitsBerkshire with flexible workingTP885668Outstanding new opportunity for an experienced, commercially-focused marketer to join the UK-based team of this global toy and...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Are you immediately available or available on short notice? - Do you carry strong UK Payroll knowledge? **About Our Client**: A Global Telecommunications business, based in Bracknell, operating in over 20 countries including Australia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Germany, Canada and more. A market leader in their respected field, they are seeking an EMEA Payroll...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    This is a short term, interim position to provide support to the Payroll Function here in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is a very experienced Payroller and who isn't opposed to short term cover. If you are in between roles as well, this could be a great option to fill an employment gap. **Client Details** A Global...


  • Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom JDA Software Full time

    Blue Yonder is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Counsel EMEA, enthusiastic about technology and working with a global SaaS growth company. This role will be part of Blue Yonder's dynamic global Legal Team, focussing on EMEA Commercial Contracts by supporting the EMEA sales teams, handling revenue transaction agreement negotiations. This role will be...

  • Emea Finance Support

    4 weeks ago


    Bracknell, United Kingdom Avis Budget Group Full time

    **Summary** The EMEA Finance Support is a wide-ranging role supporting all sub-functions of the EMEA Finance Function, comprising 60-70 employees. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the individual will directly support the six direct reports of the Chief Financial Officer across Procurement, Tax, Planning, Reporting, Internal Audit and...


  • Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Blue Yonder Full time

    EMEA Benefits Specialist As a benefits specialist at Blue Yonder you'll be part of a team looking after associate benefits in 15 countries across EMEA. As an important member of the team responsibilities will include:Administering and managing emea benefits across EMEA, Invoicing You will become a subject matter expert on benefits matters and support the...


  • Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Blue Yonder Full time

    EMEA Benefits Specialist As a benefits specialist at Blue Yonder you'll be part of a team looking after associate benefits in 15 countries across EMEA. As an important member of the team responsibilities will include:Administering and managing emea benefits across EMEA, Invoicing You will become a subject matter expert on benefits matters and support the...


  • Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Are you immediately available or available on short notice? Do you carry strong UK Payroll knowledge?About Our Client:A Global Telecommunications business, based in Bracknell, operating in over 20 countries including Australia, Spain, Sweden, UK, Germany, Canada and more. A market leader in their respected field, they are seeking an EMEA Payroll Contractor...


  • Bracknell, United Kingdom Blue Yonder Full time

    As a (sr.) benefits specialist at Blue Yonder you'll be part of a team looking after HR benefits in 15 countries across EMEA. As an important member of the team responsibilities will include:Administering and managing emea benefits across EMEAInvoicing You will become a subject matter expert on benefits matters and support the Blue Yonder Care (BYCare) team...