Xylem is a leading global water technology company with over 23.000 employees dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are a global provider of efficient, innovative and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved and re-used. Our international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challenges. We are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Regional Manager, Trade Compliance for EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) to join our team. This role is responsible for executing regional and global trade compliance initiatives within both regions, while supporting the Regional Director of Trade Compliance in leading the team. This role ensures that trade compliance practices are effectively embedded and operationalized across all business segments and locations in alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
Locations: Budapest / Törökbálint (Hungary) or Montecchio Maggiore (Italy) or Lainate (Italy)
Tasks
- Regional Trade Compliance Team: Support the regional Director Trade Compliance managing the EMEA and APAC Regional Trade Compliance Team and drive project execution in alignment with the Global Trade Program.
- Lead or sponsor regional and global trade compliance initiatives, with a focus on tariff mitigation and customs compliance excellence, ensuring on-time and effective delivery..
- Policy Implementation: Execute Xylem trade compliance policies through standardizing procedures and the development of automated trade compliance tools. Collaborate with Regional Directors and trade compliance to establish region- or business-specific standards as needed.
- Operational Integration: Partner with the Regional Director Trade Compliance to embed trade compliance requirements into standard business practices. Develop clear, practical guidelines and local procedures to ensure compliance in daily operations.
- Best Practice Implementation: Establish and maintain a robust network of internal and external trade compliance professionals to ensure real-time visibility into emerging geopolitical risks, regulatory changes, enforcement trends, and government investigations. Partner with local business teams to implement and share best practices. Actively participate in key industry forums to maintain alignment with evolving standards.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in business or equivalent.
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, traffic, logistics, and trade. Experience dealing with government agencies is a plus.
- Experience in leading customs and export compliance programs in the EMEA or APAC regions
- Experience in managing and/or implementing compliance processes for corporate and regional tariff mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated proficiency interpreting trade and regulatory matters.
- 5+ years of experience, with a combination of technical, business, and management experience preferred.
Benefits
- Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
- Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
- Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
- Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.
For questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at +49 1621374371.
We are looking forward to your application!
Xylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
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