Regional Trade Compliance Manager - Europe & Turkiye

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Salary: £60,320 + Dependent upon experience

Location: Larne, NI (Peterborough would be considered, please enquire about local compensation information)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 20% Bonus, Car Allowance, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

The Regional Customs Manager is responsible for delivering customs advisory services and oversight of customs compliance activities for Caterpillar’s businesses with trade activity in Europe & Türkiye. This role acts as a subject matter expert in the areas of import/export procedures, duty suspension administration, customs compliance process development and other trade-related compliance requirements. The Regional Manager is responsible for promoting customs compliance capabilities within Caterpillar’s businesses, developing and leveraging deep relationships with corporate groups, such as Tax, and acting as an enabler for commercial growth in the region. The successful candidate will leverage extensive expertise and knowledge of all relevant import/export regulations, business practices, and processes to facilitate successful customs compliance across the region.

This role is 100% based on site with no option of hybrid working. Up to 30% travel to associated regions.

What You Will Do

• Initiate, lead and participate in, as a subject matter expert for customs compliance, strategic projects and initiatives for the businesses.
• Identify optimization opportunities related to duty suspension, preferential duty treatment and other programs.
• Educate and effect change in region - and implement and enforce standards.
• Analyze import and export data to identify trends, areas of concern and enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Customs and Border agencies in region, leverage those relationships to contribute to trade policy proactively.
• Contribute to the strategic objectives of Caterpillar’s Trade Center of Excellence and the wider Enterprise.

What You Have

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. Appropriate customs and trade compliance qualifications from recognized bodies in region also considered.

Education Specifications

• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent qualifications preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Candidates will have demonstrated progressive experience in a relevant regional role for customs compliance, ideally candidates will have had exposure to global customs practices.

Technical Customs Compliance Expertise

• Deep expertise of customs regulations and practices across Europe & Türkiye.
• Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.
• Level Expert: Deep experience in evaluating operational processes for customs compliance activities.
• Experience of managing Global Trade Management systems.

Analytical Thinking

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Level Extensive Experience: Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement.

Relationship Management

• Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Level Expert: Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively on complex customs compliance topics with all levels of the Enterprise.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and participating as a subject matter expert in complex cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Ability to act quickly, decisively and collaboratively across multiple functions and influence change.

Problem Solving

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Level Extensive Experience: Demonstrated ability to understand and digest complex scenarios to identify relevant issues and risks, propose solutions that take into consideration the relevant business objectives.
• Ability to communicate those issues, risks and solutions clearly and concisely.

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

#LI Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Dates: June 9, 2025 - June 23, 2025