CareerPlan

Global Director Customs & Export Control (f/m/d)

Weinheim, Bergstraße, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERGFull-time2026-08-19 → 2026-11-11

Core

Build and lead a global trade compliance function for a newly established aftermarket business group, defining governance and standards across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Role type

Strategic global director of customs and export control

Builds

Global Customs & Export Control Management System (CCEMS), standardized processes, and digital solutions for trade compliance

Domain

International trade, manufacturing, aftermarket

Required skills

Customs regulations, export controls, foreign trade law, sanctions, preferential origin, tariff classification, customs valuation, import/export licensing, building compliance frameworks, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Strategic mindset, balancing regulatory requirements with operational efficiency, GRC project support

Technologies

CECMS, digital solutions for trade compliance

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve the Global CECMS, roll out consistent customs and export control standards, develop global tools and processes, train local customs experts, identify risk areas and implement corrective measures, ensure audit readiness, establish global KPIs and advise leadership teams

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership