Location:

Switzerland

Position Overview

This leader will be responsible for designing and executing global business processes that ensure compliant, streamlined, and cost-optimized movement of goods across borders. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of global trade regulations, customs regulations, free trade agreements, import/export requirements and international shipping procedures & documentation. Demonstrated leadership in aligning Tax, FP&A, Trade Compliance, Legal, and Transport functions while building high-performing global teams that drive a digitally enabled supply chain

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Be a leader in the design and implementation of the to-be target operating model for international trade processes leveraging SAP S/4 Hana and edge applications.

• Represent international trade compliance and operations aspects of program globally and work across regions to ensure requirements are accounted for, bring in regional experts when necessary.

• Drive adoption of industry best practices, pre-configured industry standards and other tools delivered as part of the NGT ERP+ transformation powered by SAP S/4 Hana.

• Coordinate cross-functional partnerships among the Tax, FP&A, Trade Compliance, Legal Transport teams to ensure the analysis, adoption and utilization of the appropriate customs valuation methodology, inter-company transfer pricing in all RL-regional markets.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable import/export laws, regulations, and trade sanctions (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, CBP, EU regulations).

• Optimize trade classification processes (HTS, ECCN), licensing, valuation, and origin management.

• Maintain and enforce a robust global trade compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Facilitate process & system alignment for cross-border logistics and customs clearance processes.

• Manage trade preference visibility through global processes, language, attribute set & discipline.

• Ensure system alignment and regulatory compliance for business processes and outputs related to import/export documentation, including

commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.

• Leverage trade compliance software (e.g., SAP GTS,Descartes) for automation and accuracy.

• Awareness of global trade regulations and communication implications to key stakeholders.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in international trade compliance, customs global, or global logistics

• Proven leadership in managing global trade compliance programs and building cross-regional teams

• Deep understanding of product classification, global trade regulations, customs requirements, free trade agreements, import/export requirements and international shipping procedures and documentation at a global fashion or consumer goods company.

• Applied experience across North America, Europe and Asia markets

• Experience with global trade systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Descartes, etc)

• Certifications in International Trade & Trade Compliance preferred

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Law; Master’s degree a plus

Ideal Candidate Will Also Have:

• Experience leading international trade transformation initiatives tied to ERP implementations, especially SAP S/4HANA and SAP GTS.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills across matrixed global organizations.

• Ability to translate policy & strategic directions into process, procedures and instructions.

• Recognized expertise in apparel, footwear, or lifestyle consumer goods sectors.

Ralph Lauren

International Trade Business Process Lead, NGT