On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Supply Chain Customs & Compliance Leader – Import/Export to join their team.
The SUPPLY CHAIN CUSTOMS & COMPLIANCE LEADER - IMPORT/EXPORT drives business performance and customer delivery by ensuring compliant, fast, and cost-effective cross-border flows in a highly regulated environment. The role protects the company's license to operate while enabling market access, on-time delivery (OTD), and total landed cost optimization across global movements of components, and technical documentation. Acting as senior SME and decision maker, this leader works in strong partnership with the Internal Trade Compliance (ITC) team to align governance, controls, and execution across customs, export controls, and sanctions requirements.
Responsibilities
1) Leadership & Strategy (Value & Growth Enablement)
- Define and own the customs and trade compliance strategy for import and export, aligned with company objectives, supply chain priorities, and program/customer commitments.
- Lead, coach,
and develop the customs and trade compliance team (and/or network of focal points), fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Act as the primary advisor to senior leadership (Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, Legal) on trade compliance risks and options, enabling faster decisions and fewer delivery disruptions.
- Sponsor and drive strategic initiatives such as AEO authorization, classification programs, and digitalization of customs and trade compliance processes.
2) Customs Operations Management (Speed to Customer)
- Oversee end-to-end customs clearance (raw materials, spare parts, components, tooling) for imports and exports.
- Ensure robust HS classification, customs valuation, and origin determination for articles and technologies to secure compliant and optimized customs outcomes.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of o
📌 Supply Chain Customs (Italia)
🏢 LHH
📍 Italia