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Import Export Governance Expert 

Role Purpose:

• This position will be directly accountable for global trade export and import transactions in accordance with the applicable local and international laws and regulations, and internal company policies.
• The role holder will also be responsible for process management by directing, supervising, controlling, and exercising reasonable care in all import and export activities, to ensure compliant product flows and adherence to all applicable trade requirements from origin to destination country.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage critical global trade import and export transactions, ensuring that requirements, documentation and processes function according to standard operating procedures and in compliance with trade laws.
• Run the Trade Compliance council with Procurement, Customer Ops, SCM, Logistics, Regulatory, Tax, Research and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure effective import and export compliance within the region.
• Communicate import requirements across EMEA and CS Product Portfolio. 
• Guide phytosanitary import clearance.
• Report regulation changes for system updates.
• Implement internal controls and harmonize controls across the product portfolio.
• Manage Green Light Operations and HS dispute / Off system with CoE.
• Audit team members’ files to ensure files are maintained in audit-ready status and act as first line of support for Customs Audit.
• Support license requests for non-commercial goods.
• Govern local IE operations, IPR / bonded WH processes, export order processes, non-commercial shipment processes, and IE clearance operations.
• Roll out Bayer policies, procedures, and systems (Margo 1933 /1922, DocDash TA15, IGL platform) act as the CCO.
• Establish IE SCM and PS community for sharing of best practices.
• Define troubleshooting team for problems occurring in the imports and exports process.
• Develop process solutions and guidelines to address frequently occurring process problems to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Enable new business model in the region and outline entity flow setup according to portfolio requirements.
• Support internal customer specific projects

Experience /Qualification:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or any other relevant field. 
• 6-8 years’ experience in supply chain and/or trade compliance.
• Strong experience coordinating activities with cross-functional/cross-cultural teams.
• Strong project management background and strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Fluent in English 

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we want to ensure persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at nicole.gien.ext@bayer.com

Location:

Zambia : Zambia : Lusaka  

Division:

Crop Science 

Reference Code:

867560 

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.