Director Global Trade Compliance Infrastructure & Operations

Trade Compliance at NXP spans export controls sanctions embargoes customs and supply chain security with export controls currently driving the majority of execution volume and transformation demand.

We are looking for a leader who can build and run the operating backbone of Trade Compliance the processes execution model and governance that allow expert teams to focus on highvalue decisions while execution is predictable scalable and supported by modern ways of working.

This is a platformbuilding role for someone who enjoys creating structure in complex environments and scaling global operations.

Your Responsibilities

Own and scale the global Trade Compliance operating model

• Design and run a clear scalable way of working for trade compliance execution worldwide.

• Ensure work flows smoothly from intake execution escalation evidence without bottlenecks or rework.

• Build clarity on who does what so expert teams are protected from routine workload.

Drive standardization automation and continuous improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify standardize and automate recurring work including the pragmatic use of AIenabled tooling to improve consistency speed and quality.

• Partner with IT and Digital teams to embed trade compliance into systems and workflows.

• Reduce manual effort and dependency on individual expertise.

Team & scope:

• Lead and develop a team of 1012 professionals (direct and indirect reports) across global trade compliance operations enablement process/automation and assurance.

Other:

• Ensure quality control and audit readiness

• Work closely with Export Controls Customs Legal Strategy IT and business. Act as a leader who brings structure clarity and calm to a complex environment.

Your Profile

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

• Leadership experience in trade compliance regulatory operations risk management or complex global operations with responsibility for global or crossregional scope.

• Proven track record in building or transforming operating models shared services or global execution teams.

• Experience working across regions and functions in a matrix environment.

• Strong systems thinker who sees how people process and tools fit together.

• Comfortable leading transformation and scaling and modernizing global operations in a complex fastchanging environment.

• Able to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Additional languages are a plus.

Deep technical export control expertise is not required the ability to partner effectively with experts is essential.

Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer more sustainable and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.

We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications NXP is solving the worlds most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation enhance how we work and advance how we live.

Whats next

If you are interested in this opportunity we kindly invite you to apply!

What can you expect

Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract. However we are open to discuss a part-time opportunity (between 32 and 38 hours) as well.

Benefits: Besides a competitive salary we offer great benefits as part of our CLA. A bonus plan possibility to purchase extra holidays an excellent pension plan a work from home policy and the possibility to buy company shares with a 15% discount are some examples. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the Netherlands.

Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences learning from industries bests and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.

Our offices: The Netherlands is home to our global headquarters (Eindhoven) along with additional sites (Nijmegen and Delft) and includes a diverse team of over 2000 employees with 51 different nationalities focused on R&D manufacturing product development business operations legal and sales.

Hiring process: Applying only takes a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.

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