Regional Trade Compliance Manager EMEA (m/f/d - Hybrid or Remote

Location

Kabelsketal | Germany

Job description

The Regional Trade Compliance Manager (m/f/d) is responsible for ensuring the import or export of products and materials complies with the regulations within EMEA. This includes assisting in the deployment of regional and/or localized trade compliance procedures and guidelines that will assure compliance with import and export regulations, executing audit and risk assessment programs. The right candidate will provide leadership in strategic projects that affect the supply chain to ensure advantageous structuring of transactions. In addition to developing and ensuring process adherence, the role will act as a key knowledge point for all trade compliance issues and take a lead in the training and development of key stakeholders. The Regional Trade Compliance Manager may be based in one of our sites near Leipzig or Munich or work remotely from a location in Germany .

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Maintains and evaluates the region’s compliance status with various regulatory bodies including customs, export control and applicable tax authorities.
• Ensures proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with regulations.
• Reviews internal controls, develops processes, administers the compliance audit program, and oversees corrective action plans for the region.
• Identifies compliance gaps and recommends process improvements.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining localized policies and procedures for compliance with import and export regulations as well as ensuring broad Company awareness of these requirements.
• Identifies and develops business processes to address compliance risks, with a focus on continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and improve performance to customers.
• Monitors and reports KPIs and metrics to senior management.
• Sets overall budget, operational strategy and priorities for EMEA.
• Prioritizes and manages projects for both import and export compliance which involves defining the project scope, budget, scheduling and execution of project risk.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in International Business, Business Administration, Supply Chain management or related field.
• Profound experience with trade compliance for multiple countries or in a global environment.
• Profound work experience in bio-pharma, medical/diagnostics or life science related companies; experience working in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences or Diagnostic industry highly preferred.
• Relevant project management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Solid experience with global trade management software and systems. Experience with implementation and scaling of trade automation tools including but not limited to SAP-GTS.
• Expert knowledge of import and export regulations across the region.
• Expert working knowledge of Import Licensing, Export Licensing, Free Trade Agreements, HTS and Export Control Classification, Country of Origin, Valuation, Transfer Pricing, Authorized Economic Operator, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, Approved Exporter, Health registration Agencies, including but not limited to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture and other related Export and Import regulations within a region and countries.
• Experience with audits and disclosure practices.
• Multi-lingual in the regions responsible for with strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills; results orientation and strong sense of accountability.
• Customs Broker License highly preferred.
• Flexibility to travel.

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

Benefits: Bio-Rad's biggest asset is its people, and the reason why our Total Rewards deliver programs that provide value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Our robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. Bio-Rad is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation program to attract, motivate and retain qualified employees. In addition to a competitive 13 month salary our employees can assess their contribution to the company's success through annual performance reviews and bonus programs. Our benefits include 30 days of paid time-off as well as a vacation allowance, on top of extensive learning and development opportunities, life and accident insurance, a pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, meal allowances, birthday vouchers, and regular team events. Family-friendly trust-based working time models and the option to work remotely for up to two days per week to allow for maximum flexibility. 

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with disabilities, and people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, and orientations are encouraged to apply. 

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

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