Head of Global Customs & Foreign Trade Management Location: Getzersdorf, Austria or Venlo, Netherlands | Hybrid
Salary Range: 115.000 – 125.000 EUR/y/gr/base, depending on your experience and qualifications.
Be the driving force behind global trade excellence. You will lead, connect, and guide teams worldwide—setting global standards, partnering with external stakeholders, and enabling our business to operate seamlessly and compliantly across borders.
Your Key Responsibilities Define and govern global standards for HS‑code and origin management across business units
Act as the global point of contact for customs and foreign trade compliance topics
Facilitate and support regional and cross‑regional customs audits
Maintain and continuously improve regional SOPs and SLAs
Drive global improvement initiatives together with Group Customs & Trade (e.g. licenses, simplifications)
Monitor and assess global regulatory developments (e.g. WCO, WTO, ICC) and translate them into business guidance
We bring Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
Multifunctional collaboration with cross functional experts in the field
Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments
Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change
You bring Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
Extensive experience (15+ years) in customs and foreign trade management
In‑depth knowledge of global customs regulations and compliance requirements
Leadership experience
Experience working with customs and trade management systems and tools
Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complexity into clear direction
Equal opportunities commitment We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Please note this is a direct search led by dsm‑firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.
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