Head of International Trade Compliance

19 hours ago

Charlotte, NC, United States Archroma Full-time
The Head of International Trade Compliance oversees international trade compliance activities and ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company requirements.

Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of regional logistic strategies: Definition of strategies in accordance with agreed service levels, define service levels with internal customers, define country targets and budgets to manage/monitor implementation of strategies focused around the International Logistics functions.
- Increase Efficiency: Develop new approaches in the market to enable more efficient and lean processes with service providers and internal customers.
- Performance management of service providers: Definition and monitoring of KPIs, performance dialog with the partners, escalation in case of nonperformance, counterpart for internal organization in case of recurring issues with service providers.
- Trade: Work with all levels of the organization to ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations.
- Staff Leadership: Provide management and guidance to assigned employees within the logistics function, oversee the daily operations of the import/export teams.

Requirements:
- At least 5 years in international logistics, with progressive experience, including managing import/export operations and external service providers
- At least 2 years in international procurement
- Knowledge of international trade laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Strong negotiation, problem-solving, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of LeanSigma preferred
- Fluency in English required, additional languages preferred

About Us
Archroma is a global specialty chemical company supplying sustainable solutions to the textile, packaging, adhesives, coatings, and paper industries. Our regional headquarters are in Charlotte, NC, with a production facility in Martin, SC. Our employees are passionate about delivering leading and innovative solutions, enhancing people's lives, and respecting our planet.