Global Shipping & Trade Compliance Expert 80-100% (f/m/d)

Become part of our Shipping & Trade Compliance team in a global function with potential of managing this global role as

Global Shipping & Trade Compliance Expert 80-100% (f/m/d)

Your daily contribution:

• Supporting the Head of Global Shipping & Trade Compliance in managing and executing global initiatives across Burckhardt Compression
• Independently handling assigned tasks related to global shipping and trade compliance processes (SYST and SERV) for all inbound and outbound flows
• Defining and maintaining rules guidelines and value stream setups that align with current foreign trade regulations and compliance standards
• Deliver trainings globally related to Foreign Trade Payment Securities and Trade Compliance
• Acting as Global Process Owner (GPO) for SAP shipping processes ensuring system integrity and process efficiency
• Driving the integration of shipping into sales and procurement processes to minimize foreign trade risks and optimize logistics solutions
• Leading and developing global teams to ensure achievement of KPIs and continuous improvement in shipping and trade compliance
• Managing relationships with key service providers (eg packing companies freight forwarders) to ensure high-quality service and compliance
• Advising internal stakeholders and the Executive Board on trade compliance matters including export control sanctions customs and Free Trade Agreements

Your Profile:

• Advanced and certified education in Foreign Trade including Trade Compliance (Export Control Sanctions)
• At least 8 years of experience leading a shipping team in an industrial environment with a strong focus on export business
• Demonstrated global leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional international teams
• Solid understanding of payment securities and their application in global trade
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in Trade Compliance including Customs Export Control and Sanctions
• Proficiency in SAP and SAP-GTS with a strong grasp of system-based shipping and compliance processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; good command of German any languages an advantage

Your Personality:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High intercultural competence and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and regions
• A talent for building and maintaining long-term partnerships with service providers such as transport insurance companies
• A structured and systematic approach to planning and execution
• Strong motivation and passion for your work with a pragmatic and results-oriented mindset
• Excellent problem-solving with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and streamline processes
• A hands-on attitude and the ability to stay focused under pressure

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• Versatile and autonomous activities and tasks
• Working environment with professional development opportunities
• Participation in job-related training and further education
• Above-average pension fund
• Appreciative and inclusive corporate culture
• Demonstrated lived values that value diversity
• Dynamic international environment with committed employees
• Structured induction process
• Attractive shift allowances
• Inexpensive parking (only for shift employees)
• Short public transport connections

Note:
Applications from external recruitment agencies cannot be considered

If you already have a Swiss work permit or are a citizen of the EU we look forward to receiving your meaningful complete application.

Burckhardt Compression AG Location: Winterthur
Tobias Wyser Phone:

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844 its passionate customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.