Manager Global Trade Compliance

AbbVie is dedicated to delivering innovative, safe, and effective medicines and products that address critical health issues and make a remarkable impact on people's lives. As a Global Trade Compliance organization, we are committed to driving and pioneering best-in-class trade compliance practices in a dynamic global environment.

This role, is a highly visible and strategic position that actively partners across our enterprise (Operations, R&D, Commercial, and Corporate) and plays a critical part in supporting AbbVie’s OUS Distribution network.

They are responsible to actively collaborate with cross-functional teams, mitigate risks, enhance decision-making, develop and strengthen your team, and focus on continuous improvement to optimize trade compliance processes.

Their contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our trade compliance function and supporting AbbVie's mission to improve the lives of individuals worldwide.

• Lead all compliance and operational efforts to ensure all import/export transactions are executed in accordance with Customs regulations
• Exemplify AbbVie leadership principles and provide innovative, strategic, and evidence-based support to lead and create opportunities for optimization and cost reduction.
• Translate strategic vision into tactical action by identifying the highest impact ideas and plan and focus efforts to work cross functionally to prioritize implementation.
• Management of a trade compliance team  to drive operational compliance mandates
• Advise and support the business on import and export compliance matters, regulatory and legislative changes, providing strategic and tactical leadership within the organization, with a focus on Distribution Trading Models and Regions.
• Primary point of contact \with Customs or Other Governmental Agencies (incl Chambers/Trade Associations) to address any audits, inspections or regulation changes.
• Manages the relationships and agreements with third parties including Customs Brokers and other third parties involved in the import and export process.
• Partner with cross-functional teams such as: Supply Chain Brand Mgmt, Operations (e.g., Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service) and other relevant areas, to ensure alignment and integration of functional activities.
• Establish and monitor trade metrics and key performance indicators to enable a more data-driven decision-making environment for effective collaboration to maximize distribution efficiency and accuracy.
• Management of special trade programs, supply chain security programs, and simplified customs procedures and schemes

• Proficient in English and other EU languages preferred (Dutch, German & Spanish)
• University degree in a related field (e.g., international trade, supply chain, logistics, legal preferred)
• 7+ years of experience  in driving operational excellence and strategy development with a proven track record of success in leading organizational initiatives / high performing teams
• Understanding of global trade compliance regulations and processes\Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strategic, Proactive, Creative, Innovative, Collaborative
• Computer Skills. Must have excellent ability managing Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Visio, SAP ECC Optional: SAP Global Trade Services (GTS)
• Cross functional Leadership and Negotiation skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Location:

• Hybrid model based in Zwolle (Netherlands), mandatory working 3 days per week onsite.

Reporting Line(s):

• Reports to Director, Global Trade Compliance, EU/JAPAC Manufacturing & Distribution

Others:

• Full time
• Occasional travel required

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