Global Trade Compliance Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

Global Trade Compliance Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

Become part of our global Supply Chain Management team to bring the organization to the next level as

Your daily contribution:

• Lead and continuously develop the company's global Trade Compliance strategy and framework in alignment with business objectives and international trade requirements
• Ensure compliance with global export control, sanctions, embargo, and other trade-related regulations, protecting the company and its leadership from compliance risks
• Design, implement, and govern the global Internal Compliance Program (ICP) to identify, mitigate, and monitor trade compliance risks
• Analyze business models, value chains, and operating structures to assess trade compliance implications and establish policies, rules, and guidelines
• Review high-risk business transactions and coordinate escalation processes with senior management and Legal where required
• Manage global compliance audits, regulatory inspections, reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure ongoing adherence to legal requirements
• Define and monitor Trade Compliance KPIs, reporting structures, and dashboards to provide transparency and support management decision-making
• Act as Global Process Owner (GPO) for Trade Compliance processes, driving standardization, digitalization, automation, and effective trade compliance data management
• Review contracts, documentation, and internal policies while advising stakeholders on mitigating foreign trade risks during project and order execution
• Develop and deliver global training programs to strengthen Trade Compliance capabilities across the organization

Your Profile:

• Proven record of 5-7 years in leading Trade Compliance in an industrial environment with a strong focus on export business
• Comprehensive expertise in international trade compliance regulations including EU Export Controls, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU Sanctions, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), etc.
• Strong knowledge of customs, origin, and preferential trade regulations
• Extensive experience in Internal Compliance Programs (ICP), audit management, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective trade compliance governance frameworks
• SAP (GTS) or other platforms know how (like AEB) and experience
• Proficient in English, fluent in German

Your Personality:

• Experience working within matrix organizations and multinational corporations
• Strong motivation and passion for work, pragmatic and result oriented
• Strong problem solving, organizational and communicational skills and proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and processes

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
• Working environment with professional development opportunities
• Participation in job-related training and further education
• Above-average pension fund
• Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
• Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
• Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
• Structured induction process
• Attractive shift allowances
• Inexpensive parking
• Short public transport connections

Note:

Applications from external recruitment agencies cannot be considered

If you already have a Swiss work permit or are a citizen of the EU, we look forward to receiving your meaningful complete application.

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.