Director Global Trade Compliance Infrastructure & Operations

TL;DR

Director Global Trade Compliance Infrastructure & Operations: Build and run the operating backbone of Trade Compliance including processes, execution model, and governance with an accent on scaling global operations and enabling expert teams to focus on high-value decisions. Focus on designing scalable workflows, driving standardization and automation with AI tooling, and leading a team of 10-12 professionals.

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Relocation package and support available for move to the Netherlands.

Company

Leader in secure connectivity and edge processing solutions for embedded applications in automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own and scale the global Trade Compliance operating model, ensuring smooth workflows from intake to execution and escalation.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement, partnering with IT for system integrations and AI-enabled tooling.
• Lead and develop a team of 10–12 professionals across operations enablement, process/automation, and assurance.
• Ensure quality, control, audit readiness, and collaborate with Export Controls, Customs, Legal, Strategy, IT, and business units.

Requirements

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Leadership experience in trade compliance, regulatory operations, risk management, or global operations with cross-regional scope.
• Proven track record building or transforming operating models, shared services, or global execution teams.
• Experience in matrix environments, systems thinking, influencing stakeholders, and leading transformation in complex settings.

Nice to have

• Additional languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time permanent contract, open to part-time (32-38 hours).
• Competitive salary, bonus plan, pension, extra holidays purchase, company shares discount, work from home policy.
• Development through on-the-job, industry best practices, and education.
• Inclusive environment focused on diversity, equality, sustainability.

Hiring process

• Online application and CV screening.
• Initial video call with Talent Acquisition, followed by business interviews.