Global Trade South Europe & Africa Manager (F/M/X) Livorno

Global Trade South Europe & Africa Manager (F/M/X)
Livorno
Toscana, Livorno

Solvay is all about chemistry.

We're not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together.

This is where our true strength lies.

In you.

In your future colleagues and in all your differences.

And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet's beauty for the generations to come.

**About the team**:

- Our Global Trade team is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring compliance and efficiency across trade lanes in collaboration with customs, regulatory affairs, and business units.

- As a Global Trade Regional Manager, you will focus on driving compliance excellence, building strategic partnerships, and optimizing trade operations within your assigned region.

This role allows you to contribute to Solvay's vision and strategic goals by implementing robust compliance frameworks and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

- You will be accountable for:

- Customs Compliance Management: Overseeing all customs-related activities within your region to ensure adherence to international trade regulations and internal policies.

- Operational Support and Governance: Managing day-to-day customs operations, from regulatory analysis to ensuring the efficiency of customs compliance checks and documentation of material release decisions.

- Strategic Partnership Development: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to secure operational excellence and compliance while supporting the business's strategic objectives.

- Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing best practices across regions, including IT automation projects and benchmarking to standardize customs processes.

- Risk Management and Education: Proactively addressing compliance risks, training co-workers and stakeholders on trade regulations, and maintaining strong knowledge of regulatory changes.

- We offer a permanent contract with hybrid working arrangements to support flexibility and work-life balance.

**About you**:

- Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, law, international trade, supply chain, or related fields.

A post-master's in Customs Law is an asset.

- Experience: 6+ years in Global Trade and customs operations, including supply chain, export/import, and transversal project coordination.

- Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication abilities in both English and French, written and oral.

- Proficiency in training delivery and project management is desirable.

- Behaviors:

- Hands-on and autonomous approach.

- Collaborative and proactive in process improvements.

- Committed to building a culture of compliance.

**About the pay and benefits

- Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role.

While the Italian base pay reasonably expected for this role is 59320 € to 72900 € gross/year, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience.

Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

- Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

- Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9, 000 employees.

Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world's most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

As a world-leading company with €4. 9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

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