The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
- Lead, develop and engage a team of Trade Compliance professionals, with a One Lubrizol philosophy.
- Serve as the primary contact for customs officials in the region.
- Optimize regional duty savings.
- Provide regional input to foster the creation and maintenance of a robust global governance framework for customs and Trade Compliance. (Policies, processes, procedures, guidelines, metrics and KPI’s reporting, self-audits, alignment with legal and ethics, governance committee meetings, regularly review and update policies, compliance calendar)
- Execute internal controls and perform risk assessments based on guidance and in close collaboration with the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Trade Compliance. Develop and implement action plans to mitigate potential risks.
- Develop and conduct training and awareness programs for team members, employees across the region, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. brokers) to ensure adherence to policies and procedures related to customs and Trade Compliance.
- Drive regional implementation of strategic initiatives, continuous improvements, and solutions to accommodate new trade requirements, in close collaborate with Trade Compliance global process owners.
- Provide resources to support strategic imperatives and prioritized projects.
- Owning and solving business challenges related to customs and Trade Compliance.
- Lead periodic regional meetings with relevant stakeholders and regional management to listen to the regional and business needs, to educate the broader organization, and to discuss business solutions for ongoing or new challenges.
- Build relationships with business and functional leaders to ensure strategic alignment and to attain annual objectives.
- Educational degree and sound experience in all aspects of Trade Compliance (+/- 10 years).
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant subject matter experience in customs and trade
- Previous experience of leading, developing, and engaging others, particularly remotely
- Regulatory compliance: understanding of laws, regulations, sanctions, and industry standards including the ability to practically implement in the region.
- Risk Management
- Project management
- Technology proficiency, i.e. ERP and connected systems, ideally SAP and SAP GTS
- Experience in dealing with customs officials.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, other languages are an asset.
- Develop your professional career with a highly respected, industry-leading, multinational company that is part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Become part of a culture that is based on accountability and empowerment and which values diversity and inclusivity.
- A competitive remuneration and benefits package
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