Customs Compliance Manager Emea

**If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.**

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over **150 countries** access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

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**Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica**

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

**Your role**

As a Custom Compliance Manager for the EMEA region, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company complies with all customs and trade regulations across the Region.
You will work closely with various teams to manage customs processes, mitigate risks, and ensure efficient import/export operations and identify opportunity to reduce duty impact or improve service level.

**Main responsibilities**:

- Customs Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable customs laws, regulations, and trade agreements in the EMEA region. Stay updated on all regulatory changes and ensure the company adapts and align to new requirements.
- Project Management: Lead and manage customs-related projects, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
- Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential compliance issues.
- Process Improvement: Implement process improvements and technology solutions to enhance customs operations and monitoring, including managing and collaborating with external consultants to drive improvements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including customs authorities and brokers, to ensure smooth operations.
- KPI Development: Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the current status and drive continuous improvement in customs compliance processes.

**Main requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Law, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in customs and trade compliance, with a strong background in project management.
- In-depth knowledge of customs regulations and compliance in the EMEA region.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant certifications in customs compliance or trade management are a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel as needed.

**What’s in it for you**

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique, but have a glimpse of the benefits and perks you can have by choosing us.

1. Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
2. Join the Corporate Shareholding Program “BOOST”, an opportunity to share in the company’s success and directly benefit from EssilorLuxottica’s growth.
3. Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eyecare products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.

4. Benefit from comprehensive health insurance coverage, ensuring you and your family’s well-being.

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