Aptiv

Senior Manager – Corporate Trade & Customs

Aptiv

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Schaffhausen • Switzerland

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Support global compliance efforts with Customs and Trade-related legislation and regulations, ensuring alignment with corporate policies.
  • Lead assigned initiatives, navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments with sound judgment and escalation as needed.
  • Coordinate trade data gathering & analysis and act as a liaison to Aptiv executive leadership on escalated tariff matters.
  • Manage components of Aptiv’s Global Trade Compliance Internal Assessment, including site reviews and follow-up on improvement actions.
  • Drive duty savings opportunities within the EMEA region, in collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.
  • Oversee EMEA trade systems, including rollout and adoption of new modules in partnership with IT and business teams.
  • Maintain and update trade compliance processes and procedures, ensuring documentation reflects current practices.
  • Deliver targeted training programs to cross-functional teams, enhancing awareness and understanding of trade compliance requirements.
  • Support compliance with customs special procedures (e.g., IPR, OPR, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Import), working closely with site teams.
  • Assist Aptiv sites with origin determination, Free Trade Agreement qualification, and issuance of Long-Term Supplier Declarations.
  • Facilitate Aptiv’s engagement in Supply Chain Security and Import Compliance Programs.
  • Ensure proper recordkeeping of customs documentation in accordance with legal and corporate standards.
  • Collaborate with the Corporate Trade leadership team on EMEA duty savings initiatives and project execution.
  • Analyse import/export data to identify potential duty mitigation opportunities and support related business cases.
  • Support import and customs compliance audits, partnering with plant and business teams.
  • Provide input during due diligence and M&A activities, focusing on trade compliance considerations.
  • Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, Tax, Finance, and site teams to support strategic planning and operational alignment.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant global trade experience in corporate, legal, or consulting environments
  • Background in technology or automotive industries desirable
  • Experience with HTS and ECCN classification preferred
  • Prior people leadership experience is a plus
  • SAP GTS experience preferred
  • Fluent in English; German language skills are a strong plus.
Benefits
  • Personal holidays
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Tax saver scheme
  • Free Onsite Breakfast & Lunch
  • Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
  • Multicultural environment
  • Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment
  • Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications
  • Recognition for innovation and excellence
  • Access to transportation: Grand Canal Dock is well-connected to public transportation, including DART trains, buses, and bike-sharing services, making it easy to get to and from the area.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
global trade compliancecustoms complianceHTS classificationECCN classificationduty savings analysistrade data analysisrecordkeepingimport/export complianceorigin determinationFree Trade Agreement qualification
Soft Skills
leadershipjudgmentcommunicationcollaborationtraining deliveryproblem-solvingadaptabilitycross-functional teamworkstrategic planningorganizational skills