Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $103,000.00 - $149,400.00
Benefits
Strategic leadership position
Competitive executive compensation
Global mobility support
Career development opportunities
collaborative culture
inclusive environment
Innovative workplace
Job Description
JBT Marel is a global leader in advanced food processing solutions, dedicated to transforming the food processing industry through innovative, efficient, and sustainable technology. With over 12,000 employees across more than 25 countries, JBT Marel designs, manufactures, and services state-of-the-art systems for the poultry, meat, fish, and dairy industries. The company’s mission is to make food processing safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable, helping some of the world’s leading food producers meet rising consumer demand while reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact. JBT Marel places a high value on its people, investing in talent development and providing opportunities for employees... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international trade, supply chain, law, or related field
- 5-10+ years of senior experience in global trade and customs compliance
- Strong expertise in U.S., EU, and Asian trade regulations and export controls
- Deep knowledge of product classification, country of origin, duty/tariff management, and sanctions compliance
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience with ERP and compliance software
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel internationally
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in international trade, supply chain, law, or a related field
- 5-10+ years of senior experience in global trade and customs compliance
- Strong expertise in U.S., EU, and Asian trade regulations and export controls
- Deep knowledge of product classification, country of origin, duty/tariff management, and sanctions compliance
- Proven success in leading multi-cultural teams and embedding compliance culture
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all organizational levels
- Highly analytical and organized with ability to translate complex regulations into business solutions
- Experience with ERP and compliance software systems such as SAP GTS or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Additional languages a plus
- Willingness to travel internationally as required
Job Duties
- Develop and implement a comprehensive global trade compliance framework with clear policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Align operations with U.S. and international customs, export control, and trade regulations
- Establish global KPIs for compliance efficiency, risk mitigation, and duty optimization
- Translate global compliance goals into regional and local execution plans in collaboration with customs specialists
- Lead global import/export compliance processes including product classification, tariff classifications, valuation, country of origin determination, and documentation
- Oversee compliance with sanctions, embargoes, and denied party screening
- Supervise and audit customs broker performance to ensure company standards
- Partner with procurement to validate and maintain customs-relevant master data
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of shipping documentation for international transactions
- Drive duty reduction strategies, tariff optimization, and utilize free trade agreements
- Introduce automation and integration of trade compliance processes into ERP and global trade systems
- Build continuous improvement roadmaps ensuring compliance enables efficiency and growth
- Identify risks, evaluate vulnerabilities, and implement proactive mitigation measures
- Build, mentor, and lead a global network of compliance specialists
- Provide regular training and digital tools to strengthen compliance knowledge
- Collaborate with Legal, Supply Chain, Procurement, IT, and other functions to embed compliance into business processes
- Act as the interface with customs authorities and regulatory agencies worldwide
- Promote a culture of compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement aligned with company values
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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