Regional Trade Compliance & Logistics Governance Manager
The Regional Trade Compliance & Logistics Governance Manager is responsible for establishing and managing a robust trade compliance and logistics governance framework across the Middle East and Africa region.
The role ensures compliance with customs regulations, import/export requirements, sanctions controls, inventory movements, and logistics processes while providing oversight of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers. This position serves as FFME's subject matter expert for customs, trade compliance, and logistics governance.
Core Responsibilities
Customs Compliance Management
Own FFME's customs compliance framework.
Ensure import and export declarations are compliant with UAE and local country regulations.
Review HS code classifications, customs valuation methodologies, and country of origin determinations.
Establish and maintain customs SOPs.
Coordinate customs audits and investigations.
Manage relationships with customs authorities when required.
Monitor regulatory changes impacting FFME operations.
Trade Compliance & Export Control
Develop and implement Trade Compliance Programs.
Ensure compliance with: Export Control Regulations
Sanctions Requirements
Restricted Party Screening
Technology Transfer Controls
Embargo Restrictions
Conduct compliance reviews before sensitive exports.
Support Legal and Compliance teams on trade-related matters.
Lead employee training on trade compliance requirements.
Customs Broker Governance
Manage and supervise customs brokers.
Establish broker performance KPIs.
Conduct periodic broker audits.
Review customs declarations submitted by brokers.
Ensure proper record retention and documentation.
Negotiate and manage broker service agreements.
Inventory & Customs Reconciliation
Establish customs-to-inventory reconciliation processes.
Ensure alignment between ERP records, warehouse records, and customs declarations.
Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Improve transaction traceability across the supply chain.
Establish monthly and quarterly reconciliation controls.
Logistics Governance
Define logistics governance standards across FFME.
Manage logistics service providers and freight forwarders.
Establish transportation compliance requirements.
Monitor logistics KPIs including: On-Time Delivery
Customs Clearance Lead Time
Freight Cost Efficiency
Inventory Accuracy
Customs Compliance Rate
Ensure logistics activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
6. Process Improvement & Digitalization
Design and implement logistics control processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related systems.
Partner with IT and business teams on automation initiatives.
Improve visibility and monitoring of: Inventory movement
Customs entries
Shipment status
Broker performance
Develop dashboards and compliance reporting tools.
7. Risk Management & Governance
Conduct periodic Trade Compliance Health Checks.
Identify operational, financial, customs, and regulatory risks.
Develop mitigation plans.
Support Internal Audit, External Audit, and Compliance reviews.
Establish governance mechanisms to prevent recurrence of compliance issues.
Competency Requirements
Technical Competencies
Customs Regulations
Import / Export Operations
Trade Compliance
Export Controls
Sanctions Management
Inventory Controls
Logistics Governance
Broker Management
Internal Controls
Risk Management
Behavioral Competencies
Stakeholder Management
Vendor Management
Project Management
Change Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, International Trade or related field
8-15 Years of experience in International logistics, customs Clearance, Trade Compliance, Import & Export operations & Supply Chain Governance
Strong understanding of GCC/Middle East business environments.
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