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Job Purpose and Impact

As Trade Compliance Excellence Sr. Supervisor, you will lead a team of specialists responsible for determining the correct tariff classification and preferential origin of goods across the EMEA region. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with international trade regulations, support business operations, and drive continuous improvement in classification and origin determination processes. You will also set strategic goals and objectives for the execution of global trade compliance operations and oversee the monitoring of trade compliance projects.

We offer possibility to work remote 3-4 days per week after implementation period.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of customs analysts by setting clear goals, providing feedback and coaching, supporting development, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Oversee the accurate assignment of HS codes and tariff classifications for goods.
• Lead the determination and validation of preferential origin of goods under applicable Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
• Maintain and update origin determination procedures, including rules of origin analysis based on bill of materials (BOM).
• Support internal and external audits, customs inquiries, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and knowledge-sharing tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of trade documents and maintain records in line with legal and fiscal requirements.
• Impact Analys: Assess regulatory, trade, and geopolitical changes; provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and seize opportunities.
• Training Development: Desing and deliver targeted, up-to-date trade compliance training aligned with global regulations.
• Risk Assessment & Reviews: Lead risk assessments and internal audits; identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
• Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs; use data insights to enhance compliance processes and report performance trends.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external collaborators and partners to coordinate the implementation of cross border trade solutions.
• Delivers high quality service for internal global trade and compliance projects to drive operational process or policy improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs classification and rules of origin.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of the Harmonized System (HS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), and Free trade agreements.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (economic, logistic, financial) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the agri-food or commodities sector.
• Experience managing SAP.

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