Regional Trade Compliance Director

Location : Remote - Poland

Employment Status : Salary Full-Time

Function : Distribution / Logistics

Hiring Manager : Julie L Neal

Recruiter : Helen Green

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria :

1. Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service

2. Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the execution of all regional import, export, duty savings, and special trade program activities
• Partner with Trade Compliance Center of Excellence to develop and implement global standard processes and procedures
• Align regional trade compliance activities with Global Trade Compliance strategic priorities and engage with key contributors across the business
• Maintain a high standard of compliance with Customs and other government agency laws and regulations
• Assess and implement system solutions to ensure proper documentation and procedures are maintained in accordance with regulations
• Minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance
• Develop, implement and execute audit programs to measure compliance and perform risk assessments
• Identify compliance gaps, identify opportunities and recommend process improvements to leverage technology to create efficiencies and improve controls
• Identify and maximize opportunities for duty reduction
• Provide trade compliance direction and support for all Lincoln entities in the region.
• Manage Customs broker relationship
• Support and drive continuous improvement projects to ensure globally consistent best in class processes, systems, and standards.
• Keep abreast of all legislative and regulatory changes. Monitor regulations affecting international trade, assess impact and communicate compliance and customs requirements to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and report KPIs and metrics to senior management
• Directly manage and coach team of trade compliance team within the region
• Ensure business within region meet compliance regulations

Job Requirements

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.