Winterthur Global Trade Compliance Manager 80 100 (fmd) Züri

Become part of our global Supply Chain Management team to bring the organization to the next level as

Global Trade Compliance Manager 80-100% (f/m/d)

Your daily contribution:

• Lead and continuously develop the company's global Trade Compliance strategy and framework in alignment with business objectives and international trade requirements
• Ensure compliance with global export control, sanctions, embargo, and other trade-related regulations, protecting the company and its leadership from compliance risks
• Design, implement, and govern the global Internal Compliance Program (ICP) to identify, mitigate, and monitor trade compliance risks
• Analyze business models, value chains, and operating structures to assess trade compliance implications and establish policies, rules, and guidelines
• Review high-risk business transactions and coordinate escalation processes with senior management and Legal where required
• Manage global compliance audits, regulatory inspections, reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure ongoing adherence to legal requirements
• Define and monitor Trade Compliance KPIs, reporting structures, and dashboards to provide transparency and support management decision-making
• Act as Global Process Owner (GPO) for Trade Compliance processes, driving standardization, digitalization, automation, and effective trade compliance data management
• Review contracts, documentation, and internal policies while advising stakeholders on mitigating foreign trade risks during project and order execution
• Develop and deliver global training programs to strengthen Trade Compliance capabilities across the organization

Your Profile:

• Proven record of 5-7 years in leading Trade Compliance in an industrial environment with a strong focus on export business
• Comprehensive expertise in international trade compliance regulations including EU Export Controls, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU Sanctions, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), etc.
• Strong knowledge of customs, origin, and preferential trade regulations
• Extensive experience in Internal Compliance Programs (ICP), audit management, risk assessment, and the implementation of effective trade compliance governance frameworks
• SAP (GTS) or other platforms know how (like AEB) and experience
• Proficient in English, fluent in German

Your Personality:

• Experience working within matrix organizations and multinational corporations
• Strong motivation and passion for work, pragmatic and result oriented
• Strong problem solving, organizational and communicational skills and proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and processes

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
• Working environment with professional development opportunities
• Participation in job-related training and further education
• Above-average pension fund
• Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
• Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
• Dynamic, international environment with committed employees
• Structured induction process
• Attractive shift allowances
• Inexpensive parking
• Short public transport connections

Note:
Applications from external recruitment agencies cannot be considered

If you already have a Swiss work permit or are a citizen of the EU, we look forward to receiving your meaningful complete application.

Burckhardt Compression AG | Location: Winterthur
Tobias Wyser | Phone: +41 52 261 53 77

Burckhardt Compression schafft führende Kompressor-Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Energiezukunft und den langfristigen Erfolg seiner Kunden. Das Unternehmen ist weltweit der einzige Hersteller von Kolbenkompressoren mit umfassenden Technologie- und Service-Lösungen. Seit 1844 setzt Burckhardt Compression mit seinen motivierten, kunden- und lösungsorientierten Mitarbeitenden neue Massstäbe in der Gasverdichtungsindustrie.