Manager, Global Trade Compliance AMET

Manager – Global Trade Compliance - AMET

•            Cairo, Egypt

Overview:

The Manager Global Trade Compliance is based in Cairo, Egypt, in one of the biggest manufacturing plants in the region and reports into the Director of Global Trade Compliance. You will be responsible for ensuring the achievement of corporate business objectives and operational goals while ensuring compliance with all legal and risk-mitigation requirements. You will be responsible for overseeing the Compliance program for the AMET region (Sub Saharan Africa, Turkey, Middle East, and North Africa) and managing a remote team.

In this role you will provide trade compliance guidance related to all aspects of Global Trade Compliance (GTC), as well as drive change management within the company, through education and collaboration with cross functional business partners.  To be successful in this role, your key responsibilities include trade compliance program oversight, day to day operations, leadership on strategic projects, solution-oriented proactive problem solving, and able to influence programs to support strong supply chain management. 

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the Global Trade Compliance function and team within the AMET region
• Serve as SME on regional trade regulations, development and implementation of business processes,  tariff interpretation and classification, valuation, clearance and brokerage, import and export compliance, preferential trade programs, supply chain security programs, licensing, documentation, and reporting
• Ensure management and employees are in compliance with the trade-related regulations of regulatory agencies, and that company trade-related policies and procedures are being followed; monitor trade processes, audit, report, and implement corrective action; Collaborate with other company functions for all related import/export matters to ensure compliance
• Analyze, monitor and communicate important changes in customs legislation, international trade operations, new trade agreements, and other programs that may impact the business
• Assist in augmenting an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all relevant employees
• Represent and respond to inquiries from Customs and other government agencies
• Lead trade compliance solutions, strategies, and risks to issues faced by the businesses, and influence key leadership and cross-functional team members to make strategic changes

Experience you’ll bring:

• University degree in related field (Business Administration, Economics, International Law, other)
• Minimum 7 years of experience in similar Global Trade Compliance - related roles or equivalent Supply Chain roles
• Arabic and English fluent speaker (verbal and written communication)
• Previous trade compliance experience in Egyptian or Saudi Arabian markets
• Experience with conformity assessment requirements (COCs), specific exporter registration requirements and other types or import/export permits required to clear goods in the region.
• Past and current experience in Law firms, FMCG, Chemical or Consultancy companies area considered competitive advantage
• Strong understanding of Customs Regulations in multiple countries within the AMET region, including knowledge of Customs valuation, classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, preferential trade agreements and supply chain security programs

Behaviours you’ll need:

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills; strong collaboration to build consensus and bring cross functional teams together
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• At least one year of people management experience (local or remote teams)

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive pay incl Profit Share
• Other exciting benefits

About us:

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.

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We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.