Trade Compliance Manager

Trade Compliance & Customs ManagerUlm Region, Germany €100,000+ Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits Hybrid Working | Extensive Home Office FlexibilityA leading automotive manufacturer is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance & Customs Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliant international trade operations while helping shape the future trade compliance framework of a newly evolving business structure.This is a unique opportunity to join a business undergoing a significant transformation where you will not only lead operational trade compliance activities but also help build and implement the long-term strategy for export controls and customs within an exciting carve-out environment.For ambitious professionals looking for career progression, this position offers a clear pathway into a future Team Lead position as the organization continues to grow.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day export control and customs compliance activities across international operations.Ensure compliance with EU, German, US and other relevant export control regulations.Act as the primary point of contact for customs authorities and internal stakeholders.Oversee customs processes including classification, origin, valuation and special customs procedures.Support audits, investigations and internal compliance reviews.Develop and enhance trade compliance policies, procedures and governance frameworks.Build and implement trade compliance strategy as part of the company's carve-out and transformation journey.Partner with Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Legal and Commercial teams to ensure compliant business operations.Deliver training and awareness programs across the organization.Support digitalization and process improvement initiatives within customs and trade compliance.Your ProfileSeveral years of experience within Export Controls, Customs or International Trade Compliance.Strong working knowledge of EU and German export control regulations.Experience operating within complex multinational manufacturing environments.Automotive or industrial manufacturing background preferred.Hands-on operational mindset combined with the ability to think strategically.Experience supporting carve-outs, business transformations or organizational change would be highly advantageous.Fluent English required. German skills are highly desirable.What's on Offer?Salary package in the region of €100,000+.Opportunity to shape and build a future-state Trade Compliance function.Clear progression path towards a Team Lead position.Exciting carve-out and transformation environment.Significant influence on future compliance strategy.Highly flexible hybrid working model with substantial home office options.Attractive benefits package and long-term career prospects.