Job Overview

Oversees and ensures compliance with trade laws and regulations within assigned area, focusing on risk assessment, investigations, and regulatory adaptation to safeguard the organization's import/export activities.

Your main tasks

• Serve as TE’s senior representative with customs authorities, government agencies, brokers, and industry associations across Morocco and Tunisia.
• Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of North Africa’s customs and trade compliance program.
• Partner with business leaders to provide trade compliance guidance that supports growth, market expansion, and supply chain optimization.
• Oversee customs compliance operations, including broker management, customs programs, bonded manufacturing, FTZ operations, valuation, post-entry reviews, and corrective actions.
• Drive data-driven compliance and performance management through trade analytics, KPI development, and risk monitoring.
• Lead customs process and systems enhancements to improve compliance, automation, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Monitor regulatory developments and implement compliance strategies in partnership with GTS Governance and business stakeholders.
• Direct the selection and performance management of customs brokers, service providers, and trade compliance solutions.
• Lead cross-functional planning and governance reviews to align priorities, assess performance, and drive continuous improvement.

Your ideal Background:

• Master's degree required; International Relations, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of international trade experience with deep expertise in customs compliance, import program management, bonded manufacturing, FTZ operations, and trade risk mitigation.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing trade compliance, customs operations, or related functional teams preferred.
• Proven experience engaging with customs authorities and government agencies.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing and supply chain operations within complex, multinational organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of customs, import, and trade compliance regulations across Morocco, Tunisia, and the broader North Africa region.
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing trade compliance programs, policies, controls, and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across a global organization.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Track record of delivering results, managing risk, and leading through change and business challenges.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, delegation, and project management capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Willingness to travel as required to support business and compliance objectives.

Competencies