Job Description
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
Based in Egypt (Alexandria Plant on Hybrid basis), and reporting to the Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance, the Global Trade Compliance Analyst for Middle East (GCC Countries) and South Africa (4B) is a support role in the Global Trade Compliance organization. The purpose of this position is to ensure the company’s processes, internal controls and reporting are compliant with the customs and trade laws.
This position will provide support of trade compliance activities through the analysis of trade data, application of comprehensive trade compliance knowledge and regulations, engagement with customs brokers and external partners to drive procedures and compliance adherence, whilst continuously assessing potential compliance risks and opportunities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all Middle East countries specific import and export laws & regulations
- Good knowledge with Middle East countries customs regulations including Egypt NAFEZA System
- Monitor changes in trade regulations and update internal processes and stakeholders accordingly.
- Provide support for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program and compliance.
Risk Management
- Identify and assess risks associated with international trade activities.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate compliance risks.
- Conduct import post entry and export filing reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to trade compliance policies and procedures.
Customs Broker Management:
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies to facilitate smooth and compliant import/export operations.
- Resolve issues related to customs clearance.
- Monitor customs broker performance by capturing key performance indicators for Middle East, developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR).
Training and Education:
- Provide guidance on product valuation, assists, royalties, Preferential Tariff treatment/Free Trade Agreements (FTA), import restrictions, customs regulations, and other customs related matters.
- Support development of trade compliance training materials and resources.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain records of all relevant import and export transactions in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Process Improvement:
- Identify process inefficiencies, compliance risk or redundant work and develop automated or semi-automated solutions to mitigate risk.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with various departments, including logistics, supply chain, legal, and finance, to ensure integrated compliance efforts.
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to trade compliance.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders’ relevant trade compliance requirements is critical for the successful and efficient execution of their business.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2–4 years of trade compliance or related experience with a solid understanding of Egypt and UAE customs regulations (other Middle East countries would be desirable)
- Ability to collaborate and build trust with peers, leaders, and functional partners.
- Strong aptitude for data analysis, capable of interacting with diverse data sets to extract and articulate key insights.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work proactively.
- Written and verbal fluency in English.
- MS Office - Intermediate/ Advanced Excel.
What we prefer
- Professional trade compliance certification
- Experience with Global Trade Management Systems
- Experience with Harmonized System (HS) classifications
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2–4 years of trade compliance or related experience with a solid understanding of Egypt and UAE customs regulations (other Middle East countries would be desirable)
- Ability to collaborate and build trust with peers, leaders, and functional partners.
- Strong aptitude for data analysis, capable of interacting with diverse data sets to extract and articulate key insights.
- Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work proactively.
- Written and verbal fluency in English.
- MS Office - Intermediate/ Advanced Excel.
What we prefer
- Professional trade compliance certification
- Experience with Global Trade Management Systems
- Experience with Harmonized System (HS) classifications
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all Middle East countries specific import and export laws & regulations
- Good knowledge with Middle East countries customs regulations including Egypt NAFEZA System
- Monitor changes in trade regulations and update internal processes and stakeholders accordingly.
- Provide support for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) program and compliance.
Risk Management
- Identify and assess risks associated with international trade activities.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate compliance risks.
- Conduct import post entry and export filing reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to trade compliance policies and procedures.
Customs Broker Management:
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies to facilitate smooth and compliant import/export operations.
- Resolve issues related to customs clearance.
- Monitor customs broker performance by capturing key performance indicators for Middle East, developing Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR).
Training and Education:
- Provide guidance on product valuation, assists, royalties, Preferential Tariff treatment/Free Trade Agreements (FTA), import restrictions, customs regulations, and other customs related matters.
- Support development of trade compliance training materials and resources.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain records of all relevant import and export transactions in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Process Improvement:
- Identify process inefficiencies, compliance risk or redundant work and develop automated or semi-automated solutions to mitigate risk.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with various departments, including logistics, supply chain, legal, and finance, to ensure integrated compliance efforts.
- Participate in cross-functional projects related to trade compliance.
- Communicate with internal stakeholders’ relevant trade compliance requirements is critical for the successful and efficient execution of their business.