Job title – Global Customs & Foreign Trade Manager
Location – Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our team as the Global Customs & Foreign Trade Manager. This critical role is designed to ensure compliance with Swiss customs regulations, collaborating across our company, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with customs regulations. You will liaise with external agencies and support the Global Head of Customs & Foreign on all customs-related topics.
As the main contact point for Swiss compliance and trade topics, you will oversee and manage compliance issues, ensuring our operations adhere to international trade laws and regulations. You will also support regional teams and production units by providing them with the necessary standards and knowledge to operate effectively and in compliance with global trade requirements. In addition, you will optimize our import duties network, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding our company through the complexities of international trade, ensuring we remain competitive and compliant in a rapidly changing global market.
Join us to lead a team dedicated to excellence in customs and foreign trade, driving our business forward with innovative solutions and strategic oversight.
Your key responsibilities
* Manage HS code classification for the business unit
* Facilitate Swiss Audits
* Maintain and ensure compliance with SOPs and SLAs
* Analyze and monitor import duties and tariffs to identify cost-saving opportunities
* Collaborate with supply chain and procurement to reduce customs-related costs
* Act as a key enabler for regional teams by providing training, tools, and guidance on customs processes
* Drive continuous improvement in customs operations aligned with network optimization strategies
We bring
* Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
* A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
* A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
* Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
* A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
* A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well
You bring
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, or related field
* 10+ years of experience in customs and trade management
* In-depth knowledge of global customs regulations and compliance standards
* Experience with customs and trade management software and tools
* Strong strategic and analytical mindset
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when wego beyond, together.
Our application process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (ruslana.lohina@dsm-firmenich.com).
DEI and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
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