Senior Manager - Trade Compliance, Customs & Logistics (EMEA)
- Livingston, West Lothian
- Permanent
- Full-time
From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.
We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.The Manager - Trade Compliance, Customs & Logistics is accountable for the strategic leadership and operational execution of trade compliance and logistics activities across the EMEA region. This includes direct oversight of the EMEA Site Trade Compliance teams, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders, and setting a clear vision for the organization's trade compliance efforts. The role provides expert guidance on trade compliance laws and regulations to Plexus and its customers, drives the development and implementation of regional trade compliance and logistics initiatives, and champions continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product movement efficiency and compliance.Key Job Accountabilities:Sets the vision and priorities in alignment with Plexus' overall business objectives and growth strategiesMaintains communication with site, regional and global leadership regarding trade compliance and logistics initiatives, priorities, and performance.Define strategy, solutions, and develop business partnerships to add value and differentiate Plexus' service offering to customers.Collaborates cross-functionally to lead process improvements, automation projects, and optimization initiatives to enhance product movement efficiency and compliance, including designing the organization to support business requirements and growth.Develops and implements a comprehensive risk management strategy to identify, assess, and mitigate potential trade compliance and logistics risks across the EMEA region.Accountable to execute on Plexus' Best People strategy by evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and providing development and coaching to employees.Additional Responsibilities:Monitors and communicates changes in the export compliance regulatory environment in the EMEA region.Represents the voice of the local operations to the Corporate Trade Compliance team for matters related to trade compliance.Conducts compliance audits with sites and supports improvement plans.Skills & Experience Required:Ability to lead organization transformation to gain greater efficiency and effectivenessAbility to think strategically and align trade compliance goals with overall business objectives.Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively in a dynamic regulatory environment.Capacity to make informed and timely decisions, considering potential risks and opportunitiesMinimum Bachelor's degree, ideally in a business or technical related field.Previous experience in Import, Export, Trade Compliance, and transportation.Extensive knowledge of UK & European Union customs regulations and procedures.Demonstrated experience in international trade (import / export).Ten (10) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of equivalent industry experience is preferred.Skilled in identifying and resolving complex trade compliance issues effectively.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.Proven ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams to achieve trade compliance goals.Strong Project Management skills, with the ability to manage several projects at a time.Customer management and financial experience is a plus.LocationThis role offers remote working in the UK or Romania, with a focus on collaborative engagement. Expect regular travel to our physical sites across EMEA to foster team connections and achieve business objectives.Why you will love it?At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.At Plexus, you will find:A workplace centered on collaboration and integritySupportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environmentAn inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertiseFlexible career paths across a variety of disciplinesInnovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves livesThrough our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fieldsAdditionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:Bespoke development planOnline learning and formal development programsFull-time, permanent employment contractEnhanced pension contributions33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)Paid family leavePrivate medical insuranceGroup income protection insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice SchemeCycle to work schemeVolunteer time offFlexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)Life assuranceOccupational healthVision care discountsDiscount schemesCompany sick pay schemeOnsite gym/ discounted gymApplication ProcessWe don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.