Europe Trade Compliance Manager Full Time

Summary:

The Europe Trade Compliance Manager at Hach, based remotely in Germany, oversees trade compliance for a global leader in water quality solutions. Hach, part of Veralto’s $5B network with ~5000 employees, ensures water safety worldwide. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Global Transportation, Logistics & Trade Compliance, this role leads a team, ensuring compliance with EU/US laws and supporting Berlin’s manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Trade Compliance department, ensuring technical and personnel excellence.
• Serve as the company’s Export Control Officer, taking personal responsibility for compliance.
• Handle applications for export licenses (dual use) and provide information on the goods list.
• Ensure adherence to German export control laws and the PIC Agreement (Rotterdam Agreement).
• Oversee compliance with US export control laws and monitor EU and US sanctions and embargoes.
• Maintain up-to-date customs authorizations (authorized exporter, approved exporter, deferred payment, and AEO-F).
• Act as the main point of contact for the customs office during foreign trade and import audits.
• Process and review import declarations, including tax assessments.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of customs tariffs for goods classification and VAT assessment within the EU.
• Perform specific origin calculations for large projects.
• Develop work instructions for the Trade Compliance area.
• Utilize key performance indicators (daily management) to maintain and improve Trade Compliance processes.
• Foster employee engagement and development through regular P4G discussions.
• Conduct internal employee training on customs-related export control topics (AEO relevant).

Requirements:

• Trade Compliance Manager with regional/global experience gained in high volume import/export environments in MNCs.
• A wealth of experience in import/export (EU and US export control law) and customs, with personnel responsibility.
• A leader who develops exceptional teams and holds a pragmatic balance for managing risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills (fluent English & fluent/advanced German).
• Regularly participates in seminars on customs and import/export control topics.

Benefits:

• You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.
• Hach has a continuous improvement-focused culture and offers a highly stimulating engineering environment with excellent career development and growth opportunities.