A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.
About the Role
As Manager of Global Trade Compliance and Operations for EMEA, you will lead teams to ensure accurate import-export, statistical reporting, and legal documentation. This role involves ensuring compliance with customs procedures and authorizations, and managing customs valuation, classification, and country of origin determination. You will also handle the preferential Free Trade Agreement FTA) origin solicitation and qualification process, analyze various products and services for classification, provide support with duty implication analysis, manage customs broker operations, align local risk management frameworks with global standards, and support the monitoring and auditing of customs clearance processes to ensure adherence to customs laws. This position requires strong leadership and a comprehensive understanding of international trade regulations with global focus.
What You Will Do
1. Lead and manage internal teams to ensure the completion of required import-export, statistical reporting, and legal documentation.
2. Ensure compliance with customs processes and customs authorizations.
3. Ensure proper customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin.
4. Manage the preferential (FTA) origin solicitation and qualification process.
5. Analyze products, components, tooling, equipment, and services to determine classification.
6. Provide support and scenario analysis for procurement and sales to aid business decisions with duty implication information.
7. Manage customs broker operations and ensure proper customs instruction processes.
8. Align local risk management frameworks and processes with global ones to address risks.
9. Organize and support monitoring and auditing of customs clearance processes and documentation to ensure compliance with trade laws.
10. Advise the business on compliance requirements and related controls.
11. Create, assess, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin in alignment with EMEA legislation.
12. Identify and drive cost management and duty optimization activities.
13. Identify and integrate best practices standards for the organization based on global cooperation.
14. Build partnerships with third-party customs brokerage firms, government agencies, and trade compliance service providers.
15. Apply for and manage customs rulings and binding tariff information.
16. Prepare and provide KPIs of performance for all activities related to customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin.
17. Manage professional training for internal and external users on customs valuation, classification, and determination of the country of origin.
18. Actively participate in customs and trade automation projects.
What You Need to Be Successful
19. A thorough understanding of enterprise-wide trade compliance management
20. 15+ years of experience with regional experience, Trade automation technology, customs simplification management
21. Demonstrable knowledge of Trade compliance and customs software and new product launches
22. Proficiency in Trade Compliance and customs program development
23. Experienced in in leadership and strategy
24. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, planning, international trade or related field
25. Customs clerk expert certification
26. Fluent in English, both written and oral
27. Strong knowledge of European Customs Code and trade regulations
28. Experience in managing customs broker operations and trade compliance projects
29. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
30. Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
31. Proven track record in leading internal teams, cost management, and duty optimization
32. Willingness to travel up to 20%
Bonus Points if You Have
33. Global experience in collaboration with teams in various geographies
34. Knowledge of auto and electronics industry requirements and customs procedures
35. Experience working with ERP and Trade Compliance systems
What Makes You Eligible
36. You are fluent working knowledge of English
37. You are willing to travel, if necessary
38. You are eligible to work in EU member countries
39. You have a valid driver’s license
40. Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working places is required
HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.