Description

Remote Work: Hybrid

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about - locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The Global Trade Compliance team is responsible to support all business functions related to cross-border transactions.

Location: Heerenveen, Netherlands

Responsibilities:

• Policies, Procedures, Processes (Implementation)
• Implements and promotes Zebra's global trade compliance strategy engendered by the leaders of the GTC
• Responsible for keeping all country or region-specific procedures and processes current
• Where specifically required, develops and implements export licensing program
• Systems & Product Database Management/Trade Data Management (e.g., HTS, ECCN, COO)
• Manages the systems within the scope of responsibility assigned to the country or region by the GTC's senior leadership
• Regulatory Updates & Guidance to Various Internal & External Stakeholders
• Issues guidance to the specific functions within Zebra relevant to export and import legal implcations in the country or region
• Coordinates a draft and issuance of the announcements re specific policies and procedures
• Customs Broker Selection & Management
• Selects and manages Customs Brokers and other suppliers
• Supports with various tasks related to import and export processes, including Customs Broker management, documentation review, commodity classifications
• Clearance/Processes/Export Controls (Export, Import or Both)
• Serves as an escalation point for support and professional staff on the issues related to export controls requirements and determinations
• Interprets contract terms/conditions for export/import implications
• Supports develops of standard clauses to be included in Zebra's contracts, as well as development of other standard documents
• In conjunction with the senior management of the GTC, coordinates changes to the standard documentation of Zebra's import and export documents
• Recordkeeping
• Ultimately is responsible for proper recordkeeping of procedures and policies
• Responsible for all records availability upon demand
• Trade Compliance Audits & Investigations
• Conducts complex audits independantly
• Regularly provides risk assessment, reports, and practical recommendations
• Audits not only the GTC's adherence to the internal processes but also other functions' conformity with trade laws and regulations in various countries
• Training (Internal & External)
• Advises functional groups of import and export regulations. Focuses on resolving various issues that fall outside of the routine issues
• Maintains Customs required or recommended security programs
• Communication with the Government
• Selects Customs Brokers for import clearances with regional RFPs for Customs Brokers;
• Signs off on Customs Broker SOPs

Qualifications:

• Local language - dutch is needed as well as proficiency in english language.
• A degree is advantage(Law or business) or international trade law consulting work experience or work experience at Customs or Export administration
• Requires minimum of 8 years of experience in international trade compliance
• At least two (2) years of continuous commodity classification (export or import) experience is preferred
• 2-4 years of direct staff management, preferably such as experience leading teams, acting as a working lead, or other types of experiences that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities for taking on higher-level management
• Export license application experience (including commodity classification determinations, Commodity Jurisdiction, sanctions work, etc.) is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel is required
• Excellent writing skills are required
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Deep knowledge of trade law and regulations and demonstrated solid judgement

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + company world-wide day off
• Up to 32 hours paid time off per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Reward & Recognition scheme - earn points to spend online
• Access to an innovative online learning platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Yearly salary increase
• Individual performance bonus
• Access to Global virtual Wellbeing portal
• Employee referral program - bring talent to Zebra and get financial reward
• Private medical insurance discount
• Pension Plan

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