Manager Global Trade Compliance and Operation

A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you'll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

As Manager of Global Trade Compliance and Operations for EMEA, you will lead teams to ensure accurate import-export, statistical reporting, and legal documentation. This role involves ensuring compliance with customs procedures and authorizations, and managing customs valuation, classification, and country of origin determination. You will also handle the preferential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) origin solicitation and qualification process, analyze various products and services for classification, provide support with duty implication analysis, manage customs broker operations, align local risk management frameworks with global standards, and support the monitoring and auditing of customs clearance processes to ensure adherence to customs laws. This position requires strong leadership and a comprehensive understanding of international trade regulations with global focus.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage internal teams to ensure the completion of required import-export, statistical reporting, and legal documentation.

• Ensure compliance with customs processes and customs authorizations.

• Ensure proper customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin.

• Manage the preferential (FTA) origin solicitation and qualification process.

• Analyze products, components, tooling, equipment, and services to determine classification.

• Provide support and scenario analysis for procurement and sales to aid business decisions with duty implication information.

• Manage customs broker operations and ensure proper customs instruction processes.

• Align local risk management frameworks and processes with global ones to address risks.

• Organize and support monitoring and auditing of customs clearance processes and documentation to ensure compliance with trade laws.

• Advise the business on compliance requirements and related controls.

• Create, assess, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin in alignment with EMEA legislation.

• Identify and drive cost management and duty optimization activities.

• Identify and integrate best practices standards for the organization based on global cooperation.

• Build partnerships with third-party customs brokerage firms, government agencies, and trade compliance service providers.

• Apply for and manage customs rulings and binding tariff information.

• Prepare and provide KPIs of performance for all activities related to customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin.

• Manage professional training for internal and external users on customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin.

• Actively participate in customs and trade automation projects.

What You Need to Be Successful

• A thorough understanding of enterprise-wide trade compliance management

• 15+ years of experience with regional experience, Trade automation technology, customs simplification management

• Demonstrable knowledge of Trade compliance and customs software and new product launches

• Proficiency in Trade Compliance and customs program development

• Experienced in in leadership and strategy

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, planning, international trade or related field

• Customs clerk expert certification

• Fluent in English, both written and oral

• Strong knowledge of European Customs Code and trade regulations

• Experience in managing customs broker operations and trade compliance projects

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

• Proven track record in leading internal teams, cost management, and duty optimization

• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Bonus Points if You Have

• Global experience in collaboration with teams in various geographies

• Knowledge of auto and electronics industry requirements and customs procedures

• Experience working with ERP and Trade Compliance systems

What Makes You Eligible

• You are fluent working knowledge of English

• You are willing to travel, if necessary

• You are eligible to work in EU member countries

• You have a valid driver's license

• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working places is required

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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