Become part of our Shipping & Trade Compliance team in a global function with potential of managing this global role as
Global Shipping & Trade Compliance Expert 80-100% (f/m/d)
Your daily contribution:
1. Supporting the Head of Global Shipping & Trade Compliance in managing and executing global initiatives across Burckhardt Compression
2. Independently handling assigned tasks related to global shipping and trade compliance processes (SYST and SERV) for all inbound and outbound flows
3. Defining and maintaining rules, guidelines, and value stream setups that align with current foreign trade regulations and compliance standards
4. Deliver trainings globally related to Foreign Trade, Payment Securities and Trade Compliance
5. Acting as Global Process Owner (GPO) for SAP shipping processes, ensuring system integrity and process efficiency
6. Driving the integration of shipping into sales and procurement processes to minimize foreign trade risks and optimize logistics solutions
7. Leading and developing global teams to ensure achievement of KPIs and continuous improvement in shipping and trade compliance
8. Managing relationships with key service providers (eg, packing companies, freight forwarders) to ensure high-quality service and compliance
9. Advising internal stakeholders and the Executive Board on trade compliance matters, including export control, sanctions, customs, and Free Trade Agreements
Your Profile:
10. Advanced and certified education in Foreign Trade, including Trade Compliance (Export Control, Sanctions)
11. At least 8 years of experience leading a shipping team in an industrial environment with a strong focus on export business
12. Demonstrated global leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional, international teams
13. Solid understanding of payment securities and their application in global trade
14. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Trade Compliance, including Customs, Export Control, and Sanctions
15. Proficiency in SAP and SAP-GTS, with a strong grasp of system-based shipping and compliance processes
16. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; good command of German, any languages an advantage
Your Personality:
17. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
18. High intercultural competence and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and regions
19. A talent for building and maintaining long-term partnerships with service providers, such as transport insurance companies
20. A structured and systematic approach to planning and execution
21. Strong motivation and passion for your work, with a pragmatic and results-oriented mindset
22. Excellent problem-solving, with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and streamline processes
23. A hands-on attitude and the ability to stay focused under pressure
We offer:
24. Flexible and hybrid working conditions
25. Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
26. Working environment with professional development opportunities
27. Participation in job-related training and further education
28. Above-average pension fund
29. Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
30. Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
31. Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
32. Structured induction process
33. Attractive shift allowances
34. Inexpensive parking (only for shift employees)
35. Short public transport connections
Note:
Applications from external recruitment agencies cannot be considered
If you already have a Swiss work permit or are a citizen of the EU, we look forward to receiving your meaningful complete application.
Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur
Tobias Wyser | Phone: +41 52 261 53 77
Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.