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Experienced Customs & Global Trade professional required to join our Global Trade Compliance team in our German Headquarter Wuppertal. The Manager EMEA Trade Compliance will be part of a team responsible for the import/export compliance program for operations throughout EMEA. This role focuses on ensuring that Aptiv EDS business is conducted efficiently & at all times in full compliance with all import and export regulations, as well as all Aptiv internal policies and procedures, reporting to the EMEA Trade Lead.
Job Responsibility:
Development of policies and procedures relating to customs regulatory requirements to be followed by the business across the region
Maintain and deliver training globally and across all functions and business units to relevant stakeholders
Establish, document and ensure periodic update of general trade compliance processes and procedures
Lead resolutions for business teams during Import and other Customs Compliance related audits
Manage third party brokers contract and renewal process within the EMEA region
Manage HTS classification process and provide escalatory support to Classification team
Implement Aptiv’s Global Trade Compliance Internal Assessments and manage identified improvements/developments
Manage EMEA trade systems and lead implementation of new modules
Ensure compliance with, and optimisation of, all applicable customs special procedures (IPR, OPR, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Import, etc)
Lead resolution of issues for Aptiv sites on origin determination, qualification under Free Trade Agreements and issuing of long-term Supplier declarations
Deliver SME and ensure Aptiv participation in Supply Chain Security and Import Compliance Programs (eg, AEO)
Ensure appropriate maintenance of customs related records in accordance with Aptiv and Legal requirements
Drive EMEA duty savings projects and initiatives using trade data analytics, with close collaboration with GTC leadership team
Resolution of operational compliance emergencies and ability to make compliance decisions on Aptiv actions for business leaders
Conduct analysis on import/export data to identify potential duty mitigation opportunities
Provide due diligence and M&A support
Collaborate cross-functionally (Supply Chain, Logistics, Tax, Finance, Sites etc.) to support corporate planning initiatives
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field
Minimum 6 years of experience in Trade, Customs, or related finance/operational roles within and advisory/consultancy firm, or multinational corporation
Experience in SAP GTS, HTS and ECCN classification assignment preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
English and German fluency required
French language skills are a plus
Nice to have:
French language skills are a plus
What we offer:
Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment
Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications