Trade Compliance Manager

About the role Reporting to the Head of Tax & Trade (APAC), you will own regional trade compliance and optimization initiatives — focusing on FTA-driven CBO savings, export‑controls governance, customs‑broker performance, process automation, compliance health checks and stakeholder training. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years’ trade/customs experience, strong stakeholder/change management, data‑analytic skills and familiarity with SAP GTS. Drive and contribute to CBO (Cross Border Optimization) saving targets via FTA (Free Trade Agreement) implementation and optimization projects within APAC, including cross functional collaboration. Ensure FTA savings realisations and support any FTA related issues raised by business/operations. Contribute and establish export controls, both existing and new for all of APAC (applicable to both Dual use and Drug precursors). Support any export control related issues/questions raised by business/operations. Drive the Customs Broker management initiative to all APAC businesses to have better visibility of Customs Broker's performance in terms of compliance level. Identify and implement opportunities to automate export processes. Support and perform all planned trade compliance health checks for APAC region. Support and deliver all trade trainings for business/operations and new trade specialists. Support any ad-hoc projects (M&A etc.) What we are looking for: Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain management, or related disciplines At least 5 years of experience with Trade, Customs and Export Compliance Excellent change, communication, and stakeholder management skills Experience with Supply Chain Operations Proactive and collaborative working style Good Data-Analytic skills Knowledge of SAP GTS (Global Trade Service) will be an added advantage