- Collaborate with Corporate, Group and Divisional resources to drive strategic direction of trade compliance processes, ensuring robust compliance management across all countries and regions.
- Provide Global Trade Compliance (GTC) leadership to the LSG, BPG, and LPG groups, elevating the overall level of knowledge and compliance.
- Implement company-wide initiatives focusing on GTC, including initiatives to measure performance, projects to reduce costs, and the implementation of automated tools or systems related to GTC.
- Identify and implement short-term and long-term strategic cost savings strategies.
- Lead a diverse team in multiple countries to deliver results that contribute to Thermo Fisher's performance and growth.
- Stay up-to-date with export regulations and ensure all functions / personnel are informed of changes.
- Develop and conduct regular global trade compliance trainings across businesses and functions.
- Mentor and develop team members in various aspects of export trade compliance.
- Implement methods to communicate trade compliance performance for sites and functions in the group.
- Support sites subject to internal assessments and develop programs to proactively address compliance issues.
- Manage the integration of acquired companies.
- Implement ongoing enhancements to improve productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs officers, government agencies, and internal / external customers on export regulations.
- Interpret complex sets of regulations and implement relevant requirements for the group.
- Mitigate risk through proactive process management and adherence to policies, standards, and laws.
Non-negotiable Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Global Trade Compliance.
- 8-10 years of demonstrated experience managing global trade compliance activities in a multi-national company.
- Experience with direct supervision of activities involving global export.
- Ability to read and interpret government regulations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver in-person training.
- Solid judgment and the ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and ambiguity.
Minimum Experience and Skills Required :
- Ability to think critically and actively seek solutions to challenges.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to lead collaboratively and create positive impact across various levels and departments within the organization.
- Ability to work in a complex matrix environment and implement processes effectively.
- Desire to learn and use process improvement methodologies to enhance operations.
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