Global Trade Compliance Manager in Eppertshausen

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Job Description

Habasit is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to establish and support our organization in trade compliance topics. We are looking for a creative, highly proactive individual, with a hands-on attitutde and a problem solving mentality.

General Tasks and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive global trade compliance framework that aligns Europe and international regulations while advising leadership on risk mitigation, optimizing trade costs, and supporting global business strategies. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, oversee classification, documentation, and audits, and ensure ongoing compliance through proactive monitoring, training, and collaboration across key business functions.

• Develop strategy and establish global trade compliance policy
• Develop a centralized but adaptable approach to monitoring and implementing regulatory updates across the company’s global footprint.
• Maintain a comprehensive global compliance framework that integrates both EU and International laws.
• Ensure harmonized HTS and ECCN classifications while accounting for country-specific nuances.
• Advise leadership on trade compliance risks and recommend strategies to mitigate exposure.
• Work closely with supply chain and finance teams to manage duties, tariffs, and trade cost optimization strategies.
• Regularly engage with the respective agencies for licensing, inquiries, and audits.
• Stay ahead of geopolitical developments affecting sanctions, embargoes, and market access.
• Monitor changes in trade regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
• Ensure adherence to denied party screening procedures and embargoed country restrictions.
• Ensure compliance with all import/export documentation, licensing, and customs requirements.
• Manage trade compliance audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to optimize trade compliance processes and cost efficiency.
• Support global business initiatives by providing expertise on trade regulations and market entry strategies.
• Lead internal compliance assessments and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or Law Degree, with Master’s degree or professional certifications desired.
• Certification in trade compliance (e.g., Certified Export Specialist, Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in global trade compliance roles.
• Proficiency in English is essential, Italian, German is an advantage.
• Deep knowledge of EU and international trade laws.
• Experience working in a multinational corporation with global supply chain operations.
• Experience performing import/export classifications, licensing, and regulatory audits in a multinational company
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and train internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of free trade agreements (FTAs) and duty optimization strategies.

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