Trade Compliance Specialist

For one of our clients, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated (Senior) Trade Compliance Specialist to join ASAP our client on a temporary basis and ensure smooth and compliant customs clearance processes for the EMEA region companies. If you are an expert in trade and customs regulations and enjoy working in a dynamic, global environment, we want to hear from you to join the team in Basel as

The Challenge

Your Profile

• Ensure smooth and compliant customs clearance processes across EMEA companies.
• Develop and implement customs and trade compliance strategies.
• Represent Trade Compliance in key company projects related to legislation changes, setup of flows, cross-country operations, and FTA applications.
• Act as the single point of contact for trade compliance-related questions.
• Collaborate with other Trade Compliance teams to implement global Trade Compliance Standards, processes, and tools.
• Provide targeted support and advice on trade compliance aspects of supply chain, logistics, or transport operations projects.
• Manage relationships with Customs Clearing Agents through metrics, providing strategic direction and guidance, and driving continuous improvements.
• Achieve CIP targets through operational improvements while ensuring service, quality, reliability, and compliance.
• Ensure compliant and timely reporting to customs authorities.
• Ensure smooth internal and external trade compliance audits.
• Proactively identify and resolve key issues with a sense of urgency, demonstrating continuous improvement in transportation lanes, resource management, and leveraged value.
• Conduct monthly post-entry reviews and provide expert insights on the obligations of companies importing and exporting consumer, MD, and pharma products and materials.
• Implement improvements and adjustments to trade-related activities of companies and customs brokers, and initiate post-entry corrections (PEC) based on working instructions.

Are you interested? We look forward to receiving your application! Join our client. Apply now and contribute to the ongoing success and compliance in the global market.

• A degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of experience in trade compliance, customs clearance, or a similar function.
• In-depth knowledge of international trade and customs regulations, as well as Free Trade Agreements (FTA).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to act as a central point of contact.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in managing relationships with customs authorities and agents.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a strong ability to prioritize tasks.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are an advantage.