Customs & Trade Compliance Manager Latam

**Job Title: Customs & Trade Compliance Manager LATAM**

**City: São Paulo, SP (JK Office)**

**Work Model: Hybrid**

**Clevel: C41**

As a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager for LATAM, you will be responsible for developing and implementing export and import policies, procedures, methods, and practices that align with the company’s objectives. Your role will involve providing expert guidance on the requirements and obligations associated with exporting and importing materials across all business units. You will also take proactive measures to ensure compliance and direct corrective actions as needed.

In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring that cross-border business processes are executed smoothly, while identifying and mitigating risks and issues effectively. This role requires a strong focus on global customs regulations, including harmonized tariff schedules, customs valuations, import VAT rules, and special regimes such as Drawback, to maximize business benefits.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

**Your key responsibilities**
- Stay informed about trading legislation across various areas (imports, exports, and special regimes).
- Provide ongoing training and conduct audits for the regional trade team to ensure compliance.
- Maintain the OEA (Authorized Economic Operator) certification with Customs in Brazil and other relevant authorities.
- Oversee the management of consulting firms contracted in the region.
- Coordinate with the Global Trade Team to stay aligned on regional developments.

**You Bring**
- Bachelor's degree or MBA in Foreign Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in the Foreign Trade industry.
- Fluent in both Spanish and English.
- Proactive, with a solutions-oriented mindset to resolve issues.
- Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Operations, Taxes, and Planning.
- Experience in negotiating with suppliers.

**We Bring**
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity

**How to apply**

**Equal opportunities commitment**

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

**About dsm-firmenich**

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.