Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Trade Compliance Manager on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client located in Breda. Initial 12-month contract, with high possibility of extension. Hybrid position, where you are asked to come more onsite in the beginning and at least 1 day onsite after initial start.

What will you do

The Global Trade & Customs Excellence (GTE) team is responsible for Trade Compliance activities within the Global Distribution function of our client. This role is part of the Center of Excellence and is responsible for integrating policy, strategy, process improvement and project management related to the Trade Compliance scope. The role will support activities for imports and exports across the entire organization of our client. The Center of Excellence is providing program oversight for established Trade Compliance controls and global standards.

Main Responsibilities of the role

• Ability to manage import and export activities, ensuring compliance with Trade Compliance policies of our client as well as relevant customs and trade sanctions regulations.
• Provide Trade Compliance guidance and support to key stakeholders.
• Establish and update Trade Compliance standards, policies, processes and procedures.
• Act as escalation point of contact, to support operational trade activities within the Global Trade & Customs Excellence team.
• Monitor, analyze and interpret government regulations related to customs and export control.
• Support customs-related audits and inspections.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support corporate planning initiatives and provide Trade compliance support.
• Manage export control and support obtaining applicable export permits and licenses.
• Interact with customs and third parties to resolve customs issues and delays.
• Collect and report on key transactional performance metrics.
• Oversee and manage outsourced brokerage services.
• Awareness of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and similar authorizations and certifications.

Required Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree and 4 years of Trade Compliance experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of Trade Compliance experience.
• Certification in EU Customs related procedures.
• Understanding of International Customs and World Trade Organization Regulations.
• Versed in key customs processes including valuation, commodity classification, country of origin determination.
• Experience in EU customs procedures and other complex customs matters.
• Ability to build working relationships and effectively partner cross-functionally/cross-regionally and at all levels in the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset and process improvement focus.
• Ability to leverage relationships with industry peers for benchmarking and to share best practices.
• Ability to effectively navigate through ambiguity to resolve issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of GMP regulations and GDP requirements.
• Self-starter with the ability to take on several projects at one time.
• Experience or education in international trade law.
• Initiator with analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orion-jobs.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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