Global Trade China, Thailand and Australasia Manager(F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Global Trade function, composed of 12 people, focuses on trade  compliance and operational excellence  in collaboration with Legal, Procurement,  Supply Chain and HSE.

• As a Global Trade manager, you will work on customs compliance , operational excellence and training/advice to support the import/export business in Australia, China, Singapore, and Thailand. You will get the opportunity to contribute to Solvay strategy  and have a positive impact on trade lane´s performance and cash.

• You will be accountable for:

  • To secure import and export processes anchored with excellence in operations and a culture of compliance that supports strategic goals within the global trade organization.

  • To develop and secure strategic partnerships internally and externally within assigned regions that drive change, secure compliance and support operational excellence to achieve Solvay vision, strategies and directive and that support the business goals.

  • To be the trusted resource within the assigned region making Customs Trade compliance accessible to all internal and external stakeholders. 

  • Proactively share information with key stakeholders and provide reliable and timely responses that support the Customs operations and the Solvay vision, strategies and directives.

  • Overall responsibility of customs compliance activities within the countries of the assigned region.

  • Support and manage day-to-day customs operations, including regulatory analysis, oversight of manual compliance checks and documentation of material release decisions

  • Efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the Global Trade activities in the assigned perimeter.

  • To secure operational excellence and compliance to customs rules and regulations within the countries of their assigned region. This includes having processes that actively monitor for, take action upon deviations and the pursuit of activities that identify and correct systemic or operational conditions the deviations are a consequence of. 

  • Create and maintain the internal framework for import and export operations at the global, regional and local levels. Benchmark customs and compliance processes with other Solvay regional customs organizations to secure best practices and standardization.

  • Act as the primary point of contact on customs for business operations in the assigned region.

  •  Actively identify and manage risk related to Customs operations and compliance.

  •  Train and educate co-workers, colleagues and key stakeholders on Global Trade regulations for countries within the assigned region. Continually review current ways of working in order to develop and maintain optimal setup and processes for import and export operations and compliance within the region and assigned countries to the region.

  • Manage and coordinate with external  (customs brokers, external consultants, freight forwarders) and internal partners as per internal governance model.

• We offer a fixed-term (3 years) contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Bachelor or master’s degree in economics, law, international trade, supply chain or similar, 

• +6 years experience in Global Trade and customs operations

• Competencies:

  • Excellent communicator (written and orally)

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Ability to work autonomously

• Behaviors:

  • Experience in coordination of transversal global trade projects

  • Hands-on

  • Experience in Supply chain and/or Export/Import

  • Experience in developing and delivery of training

  • Experience in project management is desirable

  • Fluency in English is required

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the Shanghai, China base pay reasonably expected for this role is 527,280 to 843,500, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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