Anonymous

Skills

1. Deep Knowledge of Customs Regulations & Trade Compliance
- Expertise in global customs laws (e.g., WCO, WTO, INCOTERMS, HTS, Rules of Origin).
- Understanding of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), sanctions, and export/import controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR).
2. Strategic Trade & Supply Chain Management
- Ability to design and implement global trade strategies that align with business goals.
- Experience in optimizing supply chains for duty savings (e.g., preferential tariffs, bonded warehousing).
3. Risk Management & Compliance
- Proactive identification and mitigation of customs risks (e.g., audits, penalties, fraud).
- Strong compliance framework development (e.g., AEO, C-TPAT, OEA).
4. Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Leading cross-functional teams (legal, finance, logistics, procurement).
- Influencing senior leadership and government/regulatory bodies.
5. Technology & Digital Trade Solutions
- Proficiency in trade automation tools (e.g., SAP GTS, Descartes, Customs ERP modules).
- Understanding of blockchain, AI, and data analytics for trade efficiency.
6. Negotiation & Vendor/Government Relations
- Managing relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and tax authorities.
- Experience in customs valuation disputes and duty mitigation strategies.
7. Financial Acumen (Duty Optimization & Cost Savings)
- Expertise in duty drawback, tariff engineering, and trade preference programs.
- Cost-benefit analysis of trade programs (e.g., foreign trade zones, bonded logistics).
8. Global Mindset & Cultural Awareness
- Navigating diverse regulatory environments (EU, US, APAC, LATAM, etc.).
- Adapting strategies to geopolitical changes (e.g., trade wars, Brexit, sanctions).

9. Problem-Solving & Crisis Management
- Handling customs delays, seizures, or sudden regulatory changes.
- Developing contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.

10. Communication & Training
- Clear articulation of complex trade concepts to non-experts.
- Training teams on compliance best practices and new regulations.


Language Skills: English/French/Romanian

About

 Expertise in Executive Management (International Trade, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Compliance, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Client Satisfaction) from strategy/ operation and risks perspective
 Strong compliance knowledge/ capacity to analyze risks exposure and implement associated countermeasures.
 Strong leadership skills with proved track- over 25 years of experience within Automotive Industry working in Slovenia, Korea, Japan, France, LATAM and North America
 Cross-functional distance- management of the team (more than 15 countries and more than 200 people) with strong competencies in business transformation, client satisfaction/loyalty, compliance/cost savings optimization.
 Good political/technical skills to negotiate different benefits for private sector.
 Good knowledge of processes development/digitalization (eg: logistic, purchasing, IS/IT, PD, S&M, Financial Planning, etc)