Senior Trade Compliance Analyst
On-siteSchaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland or Allschwil, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland
Job Summary
Oversee trade compliance for CILAG AG in EMEA, managing customs clearance agents to ensure compliant, lean import and export processes while minimizing risks and operating costs. Establish and update trade compliance procedures, deliver cross-functional training, and coordinate regional compliance setups. Drive duty savings initiatives, analyze import/export data for mitigation opportunities, and maintain customs records. Manage internal and external audits, support binding rulings and HTS classification, and collaborate with Global Trade Controls and logistics partners. Serve as the primary contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies. Requires six years of trade compliance experience and up to 10% travel.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Trade Compliance / Logistics / Supply Chain / Business / Law / Finance or equivalent experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of confirmed experience in Trade Compliance area
- Experience with international trade flows and import/export documentation
- Experience in customs brokerage activities
- 3PL management
- Experience and/or training in one or more of the following areas of competence: Union Customs Code (UCC), World Customs Organization, HTS code determination, Customs valuation principles, rules of origin, free trade agreements, INCOTERMS
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to partner with and influence others without direct authority; build consensus and look for collaboration with people from different organizations
- Innovative approach with capability for problem solving, compliance orientation/GDP knowledge/quality mentality, business case development and trade-off alignment
- Customer oriented and a pro-active attitude
- Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel
- Requires proficiency in English (verbal and written)
Desired Qualifications
- Good Project management and change management skills
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