Manager Customs and Trade Compliance (m/w/d)

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Main Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction in export control, sanctions and customs compliance with a strategic focus for Umicore AG&CO.KG
• Lead and develop the Trade Compliance team and operations based in Hanau (Germany)
• Engage in Trade Compliance transformation to a future proof department
• Represent Umicore internally and externally and make sure Umicores interests are served in Export control and sanctions and Customs regulations for the assigned entities
• Export/ Import Compliance: Guaranteeing Umicore AG&CO.KG adherence to all applicable regulations and international sanctions, including Umicores specific policies related to military end-use and sensitive destinations
• Import Duty Savings: Mastering comprehensive knowledge of legal regulations, including free trade agreements, to achieve substantial reductions in import costs for the organization. Strategically set up and manage duty deviation schemes.
• Reputational Risk Management: Leading the way in identifying and strategically mitigating any risks associated with non-compliance, safeguarding Umicore from potential fines, legal liabilities, and reputational damage.
• Process Excellence: Implement efficient and cost-effective trade compliance processes (customs and export control and sanctions) within assigned BUs. Continuously optimize procedures to enhance operational effectiveness. Establish robust processes that ensure seamless trade flows.
• Trade Compliance Trend Monitoring: Ensure on-going awareness to global trends and understanding of their impact to the organization. provide strategic guidance to organization and management to prepare for upcoming regulations.
• Digital Transformation: active engagement in setting up robust Trade Compliance global system and any relevant digitalization efforts that enable efficient trade compliance function and support Umicores growth.
• Training and Awareness: Educating employees about compliance obligations. The Manager organizes and leads training sessions, communicates policy changes, and fosters a compliance-conscious culture to ensure ICP (Internal Compliance Program) highest standards are achieved. We are looking for
• At least 8 - 10 years of relevant working experience in a similar environment
• Profound knowledge of the German and EU Customs and Trade regulations and procedures, and master in economics or law
• Fluent in German and English (spoken & written)
• Strong digital skills (ERPs, Trade Compliance Management Systems)
• Experience implementing strong compliance programs with high standards to comply with new trade regulations
• Strong peoples manager and an outstanding team player
• Excellent communicator and solutions finder
• Strong analytical skills
• Highly engaged, hands on and result oriented
• Resilient and easily manages ambiguity and change
• This position is located in our company in Hanau (Germany)

What we offer: We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?