Global Manager – Customs & Trade Compliance

• Serve as the global strategic subject-matter expert for customs and excise tax matters
• Ensure worldwide compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Develop and publish global guidelines for excise tax treatment
• Initiate and lead strategic projects to achieve accurate and automated customs clearance
• Take responsibility for the global implementation and further development of systems supporting excise tax processes
• Manage global customs and tax functions and establish consistent standards
• Continuously optimize system processes to maintain customs compliance
• Analyze company-wide processes for their relevance to excise tax
• Design and implement training programs for international teams
• Collaborate with trade associations and internal stakeholders to monitor and identify regulatory developments

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in a legal, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• In-depth knowledge of excise tax and customs law, or willingness to acquire this expertise
• Experience in global project management
• Proven ability to handle cross-site and cross-border issues
• Strategic, proactive, and analytical approach to work
• Experience in process management and in developing and enforcing global policies
• Strong communication skills in German and English