Senior Manager, Customs Trade Compliance EMEA
Core
Lead a network of Country Customs Leads and oversee customs compliance teams across EMEA distribution centers to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior Manager, Customs Trade Compliance
Builds
Regional customs governance frameworks, compliance policies, and operational processes for VF's EMEA distribution network.
Domain
International Trade / Customs Compliance / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Customs regulations expertise, import/export compliance, tariff classification, valuation, origin determination, duty management, team leadership, stakeholder management, regulatory monitoring, audit management, process improvement
Preferred skills
UK post-Brexit customs knowledge, multinational consumer goods experience, leading operations across multiple European countries
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a network of Country Customs Leads across EU and UK jurisdictions; Establish and maintain robust customs governance frameworks and internal controls; Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, and Legal teams to translate strategic objectives into operational initiatives; Manage customs audits, inquiries, and interactions with government agencies; Drive standardization and best-practice sharing across markets and distribution centers.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership & team development
