Global Trade Compliance/Customs Specialist
m/f/d, Zürich Grossraum
Job Profil (N13M0Q)
* Life Sciences - Supply Chain / Operations
* Zürich Grossraum
* Contracting
* Vollzeit
* ASAP - up to 12 months
* Trading
For our client from the medical devices sector in the Canton Zürich, we are looking for a Global Trade Compliance/Customs Specialist with experience in import/export laws and regulations, including customs requirements, export controls, and trade sanctions.
Your Tasks:
* Responsible for ensuring that all import and export activities comply with applicable international trade laws, regulations, and internal policies
* Supporting the global organization in minimizing Trade Compliance risk, maintaining operational efficiency, and enabling lawful global trade
* Ensuring that cross-border transactions are conducted in full compliance with customs, sanctions, and export control requirements
* Oversight of import/export processes, classification of goods, screening of business partners, and continuous monitoring of regulatory changes that may impact the company's operations.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable import/export laws and regulations, including customs requirements, export controls, and trade sanctions. - Maintain and enforce internal trade compliance policies, SOPs, procedures, and controls.
* Classify products using appropriate tariff codes (e.g., HS, ECCN), ensure accurate documentation (LLEs, End User Certificates), Preference Calculation
* Conduct restricted party screening in GTS, release GTS blocks daily, and elevate potential compliance risks
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (logistics, sales, procurement, legal, finance, tax.. etc) to ensure compliant trade operations.
* Act as a subject matter expert on trade compliance, customs matters and provide guidance to business units and stakeholders.
* Support internal and external audits related to trade compliance and customs
* Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organization (CBAM, US Tariffs, Trade Agreements)
* Maintain accurate records in accordance with legal retention requirements. - Identify compliance risks and implement corrective and preventive actions together with the Trade Compliance Team.
* Support internal stakeholder and Trade Compliance Manager in projects
* Generate reports and KPIs related to compliance performance and risk exposure
Your Profile:
* Completed vocational education and training
* Fluent German and English
* Further education in trade compliance and CH/EU customs regulations
* Trade Compliance SAP and GTS
* Good MS XL level
* High Integrity & Ethical Judgment - Risk Awareness & Critical Thinking
* Curiosity & Continuous Learning Mindset
* Efficient and goal-oriented mindset
* Problem-Solving & Pragmatism
* Good communication skills, team oriented, and open for new ideas
* Global thinking
Nice to haves:
* Bachelor's degree Further education in logistics
* Project management
* Business analysis
* Master data management
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