Deputy Manager - Trade Compliance

Lucid Motors

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Trade Compliance team, ensuring knowledge transfer, training, and performance excellence.
• Serve as the regional subject matter expert (SME) for international trade compliance, advising senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and regulatory changes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Establish a governance model for monitoring and reporting compliance risks, breaches, and corrective actions.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, and Legal to ensure seamless trade compliance integration.
• Operational Oversight
• Oversee and approve complex import/export requests, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to supply chain operations.
• Ensure accurate classification of goods, valuation, origin determination, and compliance with applicable international trade regulations.
• Oversee restricted party screening processes, license management, and permits with government authorities.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with local customs authorities, brokers, and service providers.
• Supervise centralized compliance recordkeeping and reporting systems.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for trade compliance activities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead internal audits and prepare for external regulatory inspections.
• Risk & Continuous Improvement
• Anticipate regulatory changes and assess their impact on operations, recommending strategies to mitigate risk.
• Lead investigations into suspected or actual violations, report findings, and develop corrective/preventive action plans.
• Identify and close process gaps, implementing continuous improvement initiatives across trade compliance operations.
• Develop and deliver compliance training programs to employees, business units, and suppliers.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of international trade regulations, customs laws, and export controls in the Middle East and globally.
• Strong understanding of global logistics processes (air, road, and ocean).
• Advanced knowledge of Incoterms, customs valuation, tariff classification, and free trade agreements.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with both internal stakeholders and government authorities. - Strong analytical and risk management capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred), and trade compliance software/tools.