Global Trade Compliance Manager (w/m/d)
Core
Lead and continuously develop the global strategy and framework for trade compliance, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and protecting the company from compliance risks.
Role type
Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Builds
Global internal compliance programs (ICP), standardized and automated trade compliance processes, and reporting structures for management decision-making.
Domain
Automotive industry, international trade compliance, export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations.
Required skills
International trade compliance expertise (EU export controls, EU Dual-Use, EU sanctions, US EAR), Customs/origin/preference trade regulations, Internal compliance program (ICP) management, Audit management, Risk assessment, Governance framework implementation, SAP GTS or AEB platform experience, English (fluent), German (fluent).
Preferred skills
Experience in industrial environments with a strong focus on export business, Stakeholder advisory on trade risk mitigation, Global training program development.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with global export control, sanctions, embargo, and other trade-related regulations; Develop, implement, and manage the global internal compliance program (ICP); Analyze business models and value chains to assess compliance impacts; Review high-risk business transactions and coordinate escalation processes; Manage global compliance audits, inspections, and follow-ups; Define and monitor KPIs, reporting structures, and dashboards; Drive standardization, digitalization, and automation of trade compliance processes; Review contracts and documentation; Develop and conduct global training programs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.
