H3Regional Director, Trade Compliance EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) /h3pJoin to apply for the strongRegional Director, Trade Compliance EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) /strong role at strongXylem /strong /ph3Regional Director, Trade Compliance EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) /h3p2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants /ppJoin to apply for the strongRegional Director, Trade Compliance EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) /strong role at strongXylem /strong /ppXylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.brWe are seeking a strongRegional /strong strongDirector, Trade Compliance EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) /strong to join our team. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the regional trade compliance program, providing strategic direction to the Regional Trade Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in compliance performance. This role ensures adherence to corporate trade policies and all applicable governmental regulations by working in close partnership with business leadership and trade compliance personnel. The position provides guidance on the appropriate application of regional and country-specific requirements, as well as U.S. re-export controls, and ensures that trade compliance practices are effectively embedded and operationalized across all business locations within the region.brLocations: Budapest / Törökbálint (Hungary) or Montecchio Maggiore (Italy) or Lainate (Italy)brstrongEssential Duties/Principal Responsibilitiesbr/strongulliRegional Structure: Support and refine Xylem’s regional trade compliance structure, ensuring compliance while furthering business needs. Promote cross-business function harmonization and alignment of business interests and processes, elevate trade within the region, benchmark with industry peers to stay informed of geopolitical trends and developments. /liliRegional Trade Compliance Team: Actively manage the EMEA and APAC Regional Trade Compliance Team, coordinating and hosting monthly conference calls, scheduling team meetings, and driving trade initiatives through a cohesive team approach. /liliInterface with business segment, divisional and regional management to ensure trade compliance objectives are effectively communicated and understood. Develop and maintain leadership support for trade initiatives that incorporate business strategy related to trade. /liliImplement Xylem trade compliance policies through standard operating procedures and the development of automated trade compliance tools. Collaborate with global Trade Compliance team and business personnel to enhance policies and develop new ones as needed to maintain compliance with changing government regulations. /liliTrade Compliance Operationalization: Collaborate with business to ensure trade compliance requirements are integrated into standard business practices. Develop clear guidelines for operational and compliance activities including local business procedures as appropriate. /liliBest Practice Implementation: Collaborate with business personnel to develop, implement, and share best practices across the entire trade compliance organization. /liliGlobal Compliance: Coordinate with the Senior Director of Trade Compliance to ensure the success of the regional trade compliance program. Work with business personnel to communicate trade compliance policies, collaborate with businesses to embed trade requirements for regional needs, and continuously identify compliance needs to ensure seamless business processes and supply chain integration. /liliStrategic Trade Compliance Network: Establish and actively maintain a robust network of internal and external trade compliance professionals to ensure real-time visibility into emerging geopolitical developments, regulatory changes, enforcement trends, and government investigations. This network serves as a critical sounding board for rapidly evolving trade issues and supports proactive risk management. Regularly participate in key regional and global trade compliance conferences, symposia, and forums to stay connected to current developments and ensure alignment with industry best practices.br/li /ulstrongQualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:br/strongulliUndergraduate degree in business or equivalent. A country-specific Customs Broker License is highly desirable. /liliExcellent leadership ability, with the capacity to develop and lead project teams. Strong mentoring skills. Exceptional project management skills.The ideal candidate will bring energy, drive, and focus to the role. /liliExperience in manufacturing, supply chain, traffic, logistics, and trade. Experience dealing with government agencies is a plus. /liliDemonstrated leadership and experience in leading customs and export compliance programs in the EU, CH, and UK is highly preferred. /liliExperience in managing and/or implementing compliance processes for corporate and regional tariff mitigation strategies. /liliDemonstrated proficiency interpreting trade and regulatory matters. /lili8+ years of experience, with a combination of technical, business, and management experience preferred.br/li /ulstrongWe Offer You More Than Just “A Job”br/strongulliProfessional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning. /liliTotal Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship. /liliWatermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects. /liliEmployee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.br/li /ulFor questions regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Niklas Naunheim, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at .brWe are looking forward to your application!bremXylem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.br/emJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.br/ph3Seniority level /h3ullih3Seniority level /h3Director /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ullih3Employment type /h3Full-time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ullih3Job function /h3Business Development and Sales /lilih3Industries /h3Industrial Machinery Manufacturing /li /ulpReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Xylem by 2x /ph3Sign in to set job alerts for “Trade Director” roles. /h3h3Regional Manager, Trade Compliance for EMEA and APAC (m/f/d) /h3pWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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