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The role reports to the Sr. Manager of Trade Compliance Global and will be based
In this role, you will…
- Serve as the subject matter expert on import and export compliance across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, & Africa) region, overseeing areas such as tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin determination, trade preference programs, internal audits, and risk mitigation.
- Act as the primary trade compliance contact for government authorities in EMEA, representing Align Technology in customs audits and managing voluntary disclosures and post-entry corrections.
- Build and nurture relationships with internal stakeholders to raise awareness of trade compliance issues, proactively identify risks, and develop compliance controls.
- Ensure proper record-keeping practices for trade documentation across the EMEA region in line with local regulations and Align's internal policies.
- Identify and implement duty and VAT mitigation strategies for cross-border transactions, analyzing cost benefits and leading duty-saving initiatives.
- Collaborate with logistics and customs affairs to identify, evaluate, and manage opportunities for cost-effective and compliant trade (e.g., using Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.).
- Stay updated on trade-related regulatory changes in trade laws and regulations and assess their impact on the company's operations
In this role, you’ll need …
- Fluency in English & Polish required (written and spoken), another European language a plus
- Ability to manage competing priorities and provide a high level of responsiveness across multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in the laws and regulations related to trade in EMEA, United States, Asia as well as any other jurisdiction within EMEA including bonded facilities, onshore/offshore entities, and customs valuation
- Experience with managing regional healthcare/medical device distributors and customs broker relationships
- Working knowledge of tax and cost accounting methodologies
- Thorough knowledge and familiarity with international shipping documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and export license; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, HTS codes and nomenclature, country of origin, customs valuation, export classification, license data, and regional VAT regulations & reporting
- Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain or other similar field with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience; advanced degree is preferred
- Flexibility to travel across the EMEA region as required
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