Director of Global Customs & Export Control - Dornbirn, Austria
Spotlight of the job:
Are you a proven expert in the area of customs and export control, have you already gained initial disciplinary or technical management experience and would now like to take the next step in your career? With our client, you have the opportunity to take on a top leadership position in customs – with an experienced team at your side and the chance to actively shape the global customs strategy of an international group.
Responsibilities
· High-level expertise – You will be the single point of contact for all global customs and export control issues, monitoring regulatory changes and trends in global trade and tax legislation and ensuring 100% compliance with international regulations.
· Strategic management – Together with your team, you are responsible for the import-export processes, tariff classifications and AEO certification. You will also be responsible for customs reporting to ensure compliance with national and international laws and tax regulations.
· Leading a team of experts – You know how to motivate your team, provide clear direction and specifically promote individual strengths – always with a focus on collaboration and mutual respect.
· Process design & collaboration – You will work closely with internal stakeholders from tax, legal, finance and logistics and coordinate the implementation of global customs processes.
· Audits & knowledge transfer – You train internal teams, lead audits and ensure that customs know-how is sustainably anchored in the organization.
Skills & Experience
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements. Your motivation and potential matter more than perfection.
· Senior customs expert or technical team leader with development potential – You have at least 5 years of experience in customs and export control, ideally from an authority, an international organization or the consulting environment.
· Academic background & motivation for further training – You have completed a degree in customs, law or economics, are continuously training and are particularly interested in regulatory developments.
· Leadership skills – You have already provided professional guidance to colleagues, been responsible for large projects or led a small team. Now you would like to take the next step and take on a top management role in an international company.
· Stakeholder management & risk assessment – You navigate confidently in an international environment, communicate confidently with authorities and internal decision-makers and always keep an eye on legal and economic risks.
· Analytical and strategic view – You understand complex issues quickly, set priorities and drive measures forward effectively.
· Languages & Internationality – You speak German and English fluently and feel at home in a global environment.