MEA Trade & Customs Senior Manager

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Your Role - Magic happens when you bring great people together!

• FTA Compliance : Ensuring compliance with regional FTAs and trade agreements by understanding and interpreting complex trade regulations and rules of origin.
• Strategic Planning : Developing and implementing strategies to maximize FTA benefits, reduce trade barriers, devise localization strategy (Made In Benefits), and optimize supply chain efficiencies.
• Strategic Advisor : Conducting in-depth analysis of regional FTAs to identify opportunities for duty savings, preferential tariff treatments, and other trade benefits for the company, including local manufacturing / ICV (In-Country Value Addition) / Local value addition.
• Guidance and Training : Providing guidance and training to internal teams on leveraging FTA benefits, including rules of origin, documentation requirements, and compliance procedures.
• Control : Conducting regular internal audits and assessments to identify and address areas of non-compliance.
• Stakeholder Management : Collaborating with government agencies, customs authorities, and external partners to address FTA-related issues / localization policy (Made In), and ensure compliance with local and regional requirements.
• Monitoring and Reporting : Monitoring changes in FTA regulations, trade policies, and market conditions, and providing regular reports and updates to relevant stakeholders, and advising the company on potential impacts and necessary adjustments.

• Masters in international business / Specialized in Trade & Customs Compliance

• Minimum 10 years of working experience with Big4 Consulting Companies (Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG)
• With at least 5 years at managerial level, handling Trade & Compliance projects inside MEA region.
• Specialized in Gulf & KSA Customs & Trade Compliance
• Fluent in English
• French language will be valuable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand customer needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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