Trade Compliance Excellence Sr. Supervisor (EMEA)
Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.
Job Purpose and Impact
As Trade Compliance Excellence Sr. Supervisor, you will lead a team of specialists responsible for determining the correct tariff classification and preferential origin of goods across the EMEA region. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with international trade regulations, support business operations, and drive continuous improvement in classification and origin determination processes. You will also set strategic goals and objectives for the execution of global trade compliance operations and oversee the monitoring of trade compliance projects.
We offer possibility to work remote 3-4 days per week after implementation period.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise and mentor a team of customs analysts by setting clear goals, providing feedback and coaching, supporting development, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
- Oversee the accurate assignment of HS codes and tariff classifications for goods.
- Lead the determination and validation of preferential origin of goods under applicable Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- Maintain and update origin determination procedures, including rules of origin analysis based on bill of materials (BOM).
- Support internal and external audits, customs inquiries, and risk assessments.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and knowledge-sharing tools.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of trade documents and maintain records in line with legal and fiscal requirements.
- Impact Analys: Assess regulatory, trade, and geopolitical changes; provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and seize opportunities.
- Training Development: Desing and deliver targeted, up-to-date trade compliance training aligned with global regulations.
- Risk Assessment & Reviews: Lead risk assessments and internal audits; identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
- Performance monitoring: Define and track KPIs; use data insights to enhance compliance processes and report performance trends.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external collaborators and partners to coordinate the implementation of cross border trade solutions.
- Delivers high quality service for internal global trade and compliance projects to drive operational process or policy improvements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs classification and rules of origin.
- At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the Harmonized System (HS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), and Free trade agreements.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (economic, logistic, financial) or equivalent experience.
- Experience in the agri-food or commodities sector.
- Experience managing SAP.
#LI-BD2
Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Interested? Then make sure to send us your CV and cover letter in English today:
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cargill
Cargill is committed to being an inclusive employer. Click here to find out more https://careers.cargill.com/diversity/
Linkedin Job Matcher
Find where you fit in at Cargill. Log in to connect your LinkedIn profile and we’ll use your skills and experience to search the jobs that might be right for you.
Sustainable
Cocoa
The Cargill Cocoa Promise is committed to securing a thriving cocoa sector for generations.
Inclusion
& Diversity
Our inclusive culture helps us shape the future of the world.
Life at
Cargill
Discover how you can achieve your higher purpose with a career at Cargill.