Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA

Our client, a global biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets biotherapies and vaccines to treat serious medical conditions are looking for a Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA to join their team and offices in the Maidenhead, Berkshire area.Main Purpose of the Role:As the Trade Compliance Specialist EMEA within Global Trade Compliance Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the execution and continuous enhancement of the companies world-class import and export compliance program across the EMEA region.On Offer:Specialist role offering real ownership: focused on Export ControlStandalone positions with direct visibility and influence, reporting straight to the Head of DepartmentWFH flexibilityStrong salary potential: £60K–£68K DOE, with the upper range reserved for high‑calibre specialistsImmediate start for candidates ready to step into a pivotal compliance functionOpportunity to shape processes in a growing, compliance‑focused environmentDuties and Responsibilities of the Trade Compliance Specialist:Implementing company Global Trade Compliance policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures.Overseeing day-to-day EMEA import and export operations to ensure compliance with customs regulations, export controls, free trade agreements, and pharmaceutical-specific government requirements.Monitoring regional key industry developments, legislative and regulatory changes affecting company businesses, assessing impact, and translate into processes and controls.Developing and managing import/export data, duty spend and savings metric monthly reports.Managing customs brokers and other outsourcing vendors in the region, including KPIs, broker SOPs, adherence to contract obligations, performance, reporting of export and import data as per company requirements, POAs.Leading transition and implementation to new selected brokers.Supporting origin and preference determination, including LTSD process, customs value, duties and VAT for imports and duty program utilization as per company Policies.Support non-commercial shipments import and export process, including HS classification, customs valuations determination and license/permit determination/application/application etc.Supporting government audits and Customs certifications, Internal Corporate audits.Identifying duty and VAT cross-border mitigation opportunities, analysing cost benefits, and leading the implementation of duty savings initiatives.Managing SAP GTS and master data activities including denied party screening, trade embargo blocks, and other GTS-related upgrades and projects.To Be Considered:Proven trade compliance / export control experienceExperience in pharmaceutical industry or other highly regulated, multi-location environments such as Aerospace, Healthcare, FMCGProven experience in managing complex trade operationsStrong knowledge of Export controls regulationsExcellent skills in organization, prioritization, and negotiation; able to perform under pressureSelf-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently in delivering resultsStrong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decisions and prioritiesExcellent communication skills and able to influence and challenge senior leaders and peer groupsFor more details, please contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply chain & Logistics industry