Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join us as a Trade Compliance Consultant, EMEA based in Poland or the Netherlands and play a vital role in ensuring our business operates seamlessly across borders. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by safeguarding compliance and enabling growth in a dynamic, global environment.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be part of our Global Trade Compliance team, supporting operations across EMEA. Your work will help prevent and resolve compliance issues, ensuring smooth import and export processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to keep our business compliant and efficient.
Maintain oversight of import and export procedures in EMEA to ensure compliance with international trade and customs requirements
Implement global trade compliance standards and procedures across the region
Provide training and guidance to teams in Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement and Engineering
Drive projects focused on import/export efficiencies and cost savings
Assign HS code classifications and determine Country of Origin for products
Conduct customs audits and manage brokerage services
Review trade data for accuracy and approve international documentation
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being a proactive problem solver with a passion for detail and compliance. You’ll need:
A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Legal or a related field
Strong knowledge of EU trade laws, free trade agreements and regulatory requirements
Experience managing customs brokers and working with regulatory authorities
Familiarity with trade compliance platforms such as SAP GTS, Amber Road or similar
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
High attention to detail and strong ethical standards
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion & Belonging: committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion & belonging, learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
Your Future: annual bonus, company stock saving plan
Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach
Your Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program
Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized
Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program
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