This is an exciting opportunity to join a global industrial & manufacturing company to lead the customs & trade compliance function globally. As the Global Customs & Trade Compliance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's customs strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving significant cost savings on a global scale.

Your Responsibilities:

Taking the content lead for all major Customs and Trade Compliance topics like Origin, Customs Valuation, Export Controls, HS Classification, Import and Export Customs Procedures, and more
Define global customs and trade strategy, also in alignment with Global Supply Chain, Procurement, and further, while ensuring the necessary organizational structures are in place
Define and update Group guidelines and KPIs for customs, import and export compliance
Continuously identify, analyze, and implement customs optimization opportunities by leveraging Free Trade Agreements and customs simplification schemes
Ensure compliance with global and local trade regulations, including export controls, sanctions, and dual-use laws, across Europe, the U.S., and other international markets
Review and optimize the product classification process related to the Harmonized Schedule (HS) for enhanced accuracy and efficiency
Develop and refine trade compliance programs to ensure alignment with evolving regulations and organizational goals
Assess global trade regulations, optimize supply chain processes, and implement cutting-edge IT solutions, such as SAP GTS, to ensure operational excellence

Required Qualifications:

You are a proactive and creative professional with excellent communication skills, able to convey complex topics clearly to diverse audiences. With the ability to navigate a global, matrixed organization, you excel at managing multiple tasks and cross-functional projects, solving critical issues, and driving results independently.

MBA or MA in law, customs, business administration, finance, or a related field
10+ years of experience in customs & trade, with 5+ years in a similar leadership role at a multinational corporation
Extensive knowledge of international customs laws, Free Trade Agreements, tariff classifications, export controls, and customs valuation
Strong operational background with hands-on experience in customs automation systems such as SAP GTS or other
Fluency in English is essential; German is an advantage

Attractive benefits

You will get immediate access to a variety of benefits by working for a TOP employer:

Our client offers a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range as well as attractive and performance-related remuneration.
Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by the company through technical and soft skills development programs.
Work-life balance: You will receive support in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours.
Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts.
Diversity: Our client promotes and fosters a culture of diversity

Leonid Group Corporate Governance is a talent acquisition consultancy that specializes in the placement of Legal, Compliance, Trade Compliance, & Ethics professionals on an international scale across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Legal and compliance are global disciplines with teams worldwide, and our network reflects this. We work with multinational corporations to help structure their departments with the best people, from the Global Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to the Compliance Analyst and Trade Compliance Specialist.