Purpose and Mission

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Trade Strategy & Market Access

• Develop and execute the company's global trade and market access strategy together with the Business Units and Commercial Excellence Team
• Assess the impact of tariffs, trade agreements, sanctions, and regulatory changes on business.
• Recommend actions to improve competitiveness and reduce trade-related costs.
• Support Business Units and Procurement team on footprint, sourcing, manufacturing, and investment decisions from a trade perspective.
• Evaluate trade implications of M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.

Tariff & Customs Optimization

• Lead global tariff mitigation initiatives.
• Optimize customs valuation, country of origin, product classification, and duty management processes.
• Maximize utilization of free trade agreements and special trade programs.
• Identify opportunities for tariff engineering and supply chain redesign with the Procurement Team.
• Monitor and manage anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and trade remedy exposure.

Trade Compliance & Governance together with the Customs Team

• Ensure compliance with global customs regulations,
• Develop and maintain company-wide trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Lead trade audits, investigations, and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Establish robust governance, controls, training, and monitoring processes.
• Mitigate compliance risks while enabling business growth.

Regulatory & Geopolitical Risk Management

• Monitor global trade developments and emerging regulations.
• Assess business exposure to geopolitical risks and changing trade policies.
• Lead preparedness efforts related to CBAM, local content requirements, export restrictions, and sanctions regimes.
• Advise senior leadership on potential impacts and mitigation actions.

Supply Chain & Procurement Partnership

• Partner with relevant teams such as Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Support sourcing and manufacturing decisions
• Ensure trade considerations are incorporated into network optimization and resilience programs.
• Drive end-to-end visibility of trade costs and risks.

External Engagement supported by the Governmental Affairs Team

• Build relationships with customs authorities, trade associations, and external advisors
• Influence policy discussions where appropriate in cooperation with the Governmental Affairs Team.
• Ensure the company remains informed of upcoming regulatory developments.

Key Deliverables

• Reduction in tariff and duty costs. Increased utilization of trade agreements and duty-saving programs.
• Improved market access and sourcing flexibility.
• Ensure trade compliance and resilience against geopolitical disruptions.
• Timely response to regulatory changes.
• Reporting on, and management of trade risks and opportunities.

Profile

Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, International Trade, Economics, Law, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in international trade, customs, supply chain, regulatory affairs, or related disciplines.
• Experience in a global industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing complex cross-border and cross-functional trade issues.
• Strong understanding of tariffs, customs, export controls, sanctions, and trade agreements.

Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Deep knowledge of global trade regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and financial capabilities.
• Ability to translate regulatory developments into business actions.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.