What you will be doing
Umicore is seeking a dynamic and experienced Trade Compliance Project Manager (primary focus Customs) to support the transformation of its global customs compliance operations. This role delivers strategic, cross‑functional projects that ensure regulatory compliance, reduce customs‑related costs, and standardize customs processes across regions. You will play a key role in helping boosting Umicore’s customs projects management, enhancing internal controls, and aligning global practices with local regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of international trade and customs regulations, AEO, and the ability to drive change across diverse teams and geographies.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage global customs compliance projects from planning to execution
* Ensure alignment with international customs laws and local regulatory requirements
* Identify and implement process improvements in cooperation with the GPO (Global Process Owner) to optimize customs operations and reduce costs
* Drive standardization and harmonization of customs procedures across regions in cooperation with the GPO
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders, compliance teams, and external partners
* Monitor project performance and report progress to senior leadership
* Support change management and training to ensure successful adoption of new practices
* Monitor performance metrics to evaluate the success of customs compliance projects, and make adjustments to strategies as needed to drive continuous improvement
* Share best practices and lessons learned across regions and business units to foster operational excellence
Who we are looking for
* Master degree in Business, Law or related field
* In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations and compliance standards.
* 5+ years of substantial experience in project management, specifically focused on customs compliance and trade regulation
* In-depth knowledge of international customs regulations (EU, US, China, etc.), customs duty, tariffs, and related compliance frameworks
* Experience working in large, multinational organizations, particularly in customs compliance functions
* Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects across business units, departments, and regions
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
* Experience with trade compliance systems (ie SAP GTS, AEB and others)
* Excellent knowledge of English, knowledge of Dutch or German is a plus
* Excellent Microsoft office skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
* Strong problem‑solving skills and stress resistant
* Analytical, lateral & conceptual thinking and decision making
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with internal customer orientation
* Proactive team player with strong leadership skills with ability to work independently when needed
* Exemplary behavior towards ethics and integrity
* Performance and result oriented, internal customer oriented, strives for continuous improvement
* Strong problem‑solving skills and stress resistant
* Strong project and risk management skills
* Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills (influencing and persuading)
* Ability to work independently and with a team
What we offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world‑leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
This position might be based in Belgium (Brussels or Hoboken) or in Germany (Hanau).
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