Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA
2 days ago
Maidenhead
Our client, a global biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets biotherapies and vaccines to treat serious medical conditions are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA to join their team and offices in the Maidenhead, Berkshire area. Main Purpose of the Role: As the Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA within Global Trade Compliance Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the execution and continuous enhancement of the companies world-class import and export compliance program across the EMEA region. On Offer: • Two specialist roles offering real ownership: one focused on Export Control, one focused on Customs Compliance & Classification, • Standalone positions with direct visibility and influence, reporting straight to the Head of Department, • Hybrid balance with structure: work 3 days per week on‑site in Maidenhead, with flexibility as long as one day is a Monday or Friday, • Strong salary potential: £50K–£70K DOE, with the upper range reserved for high‑calibre specialists, • Immediate start for candidates ready to step into a pivotal compliance function, • Opportunity to shape processes in a growing, compliance‑focused environment Duties and Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Specialist: • Implementing company Global Trade Compliance policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures., • Overseeing day-to-day EMEA import and export operations to ensure compliance with customs regulations, export controls, free trade agreements, and pharmaceutical-specific government requirements., • Monitoring regional key industry developments, legislative and regulatory changes affecting company businesses, assessing impact, and translate into processes and controls., • Developing and managing import/export data, duty spend and savings metric monthly reports., • Managing customs brokers and other outsourcing vendors in the region, including KPIs, broker SOPs, adherence to contract obligations, performance, reporting of export and import data as per company requirements, POAs., • Leading transition and implementation to new selected brokers., • Supporting origin and preference determination, including LTSD process, customs value, duties and VAT for imports and duty program utilization as per company Policies., • Support non-commercial shipments import and export process, including HS classification, customs valuations determination and license/permit determination/application/application etc., • Supporting government audits and Customs certifications, Internal Corporate audits., • Identifying duty and VAT cross-border mitigation opportunities, analysing cost benefits, and leading the implementation of duty savings initiatives., • Managing SAP GTS and master data activities including denied party screening, trade embargo blocks, and other GTS-related upgrades and projects. To Be Considered: • Bachelor’s degree required, • Experience in pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated, multi-location environments such as Aerospace, Healthcare, FMCG, • Experience in SAP GTS System, • Proven experience in managing complex Customs and trade operations, • Experience with special Customs programs (inc. FTAs, Value Reconciliation, IPR, OPR, Tariff Suspensions, bonded Warehouse etc.), • Strong knowledge of Customs and Export controls regulations, HS and Explanatory Notes, binding rulings, and Customs Valuation rules, as well as a thorough knowledge of entry processing, international freight industry standards and practices, and INCOTERMS., • Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and negotiation; able to perform under pressure, • Self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently in delivering results, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and priorities, • Excellent communication skills and able to influence and challenge senior leaders and peer groups For more details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply chain & Logistics industry
