Global Trade Compliance Manager
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the company's customs compliance programs, methods, and frameworks to ensure all international trade regulations are met.
- Drive the implementation of the central team's import/export compliance program for the region.
- Lead improvement initiatives to enhance customs processes and systems for greater efficiency.
- Implement effective entry review and post-audit programs to identify and correct issues.
- Proactively plan all customs compliance activities, identify early warning alerts, and mitigate potential trade compliance and financial risks.
- Work closely with other stakeholders to address customs-related topics.
- Provide strategic direction to colleagues in logistics and supply chain to ensure company-wide compliance with customs regulations and training requirements.
- Define regulatory requirements for customs brokers and monitor their performance to ensure they consistently adhere to both regulations and company standards.
- Ensure correct import/export classifications and proper record-keeping.
- Conduct regular training sessions on customs topics to maintain continuous compliance.
- Serve as the main point of contact for the region, ensuring customs policies and workflows are aligned with global teams in Europe and America, and with corporate guidelines.
- Maintain proper records and documentation.
- Develop business workflows to optimize efficiency.
- Perform other duties as required by the Head of Finance for Asia.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of international trade compliance experience.
- Strong knowledge of customs compliance and operational systems, such as SAP.
- Experience in customs clearance within the aerospace or manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of Asian governmental regulations pertaining to customs and logistics is required.
- Knowledge of Middle Eastern customs regulations is an added advantage.
- Willing to cover shifts ensuring the department is always staffed during business hours.