Job Description

Director Global Customs & Export Control (m/f/x)

Dornbirn, Austira

SpotLIGHT of the job

Are you a proven expert in the area of customs and export control, have you already gained initial disciplinary or technical management experience and would now like to take the next step in your career? With us you have the opportunity to take on a top leadership position in customs – with an experienced team at your side and the chance to actively shape the global customs strategy of an international group

Responsibilities

• High-level expertise – You will be the single point of contact for all global customs and export control issues, monitoring regulatory changes and trends in global trade and tax legislation and ensuring 100% compliance with international regulations.
• Strategic management – Together with your team, you are responsible for the import-export processes, tariff classifications and AEO certification. You will also be responsible for customs reporting to ensure compliance with national and international laws and tax regulations.
• Leading a team of experts – You know how to motivate your team, provide clear direction and specifically promote individual strengths – always with a focus on collaboration and mutual respect.
• Process design & collaboration – You will work closely with internal stakeholders from tax, legal, finance and logistics and coordinate the implementation of global customs processes.
• Audits & knowledge transfer – You train internal teams, lead audits and ensure that customs know-how is sustainably anchored in the organization.

Skills & Experience

What we offer

• Flexible working models: Opportunities for flexible working arrangements, including home office options and additional support to promote a healthy work–life balance.
• Affordable and healthy canteen: A subsidized cafeteria offering healthy and cost-effective meals for employees.
• Corporate benefits and additional perks: Access to a wide range of established benefits, including exclusive discounts with various retailers and fitness centers throughout Vorarlberg.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities: Access to a broad portfolio of training programs to support both personal and professional growth.
• Commuter allowance & bike leasing program: Financial support for commuting costs, including travel subsidies and the option to lease a bicycle for professional and private use.

What matters to us

We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the
invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is
perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this
as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered
regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability.

As the contact person for this position, a great candidate
experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7
days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can
best support you throughout the hiring process.

Talent Acquisition Partner

Seraphina Biell

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+351 910812874

Who we are

At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and
producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to
life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for
perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and
efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that
inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we
consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is
designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We
guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and
through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel.

Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE
LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of
personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture -
illustrated from different perspectives.

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WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT.

We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic,
functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance
quality of life.

WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do —
shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future.

WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME.

While we have grown from a family business into a global
organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture
remain integral to our identity.

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