General information
Legal entity
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.
Reference
2026-17253
Line Of Business
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Position description
Type of assignment
Full-time Regular
Function
Operational activities - Customs & Foreign Trade Compliance
Job title
Senior Compliance and Export Control Specialist M/F
Job description
Position summary: Position is responsible for providing specific compliance activities and compliance testing execution, performing regular compliance testing activity covering operations managed by clients' service providers and providing documentation to client to support client validation testing; as well as to support client in eliminating root cause of incorrect test results. The role also involves support to periodic audits and consolidation of various import/export/classification related statistics and reports filed to government agencies. It also includes liaising, cooperation and compliance with the client, internal /external communications and other service providers. The role involves export control related activities and implementation of group export procedure.
• Executing monthly/mid-year/annual compliance testing activities including classification of goods as well as all other activities related to customs compliance depending on clients' requirements
• Managing timeline as agreed with client to meet agreed deadlines
• Identifying issues and reporting operational process defects to a responsible stakeholder for resolution.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management on risk mitigation and compliance enhancements.
• Analyze and interpret complex regulations, ensuring the organization's practices align with legal requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive customs and export control compliance programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance processes into business operations.
• Manage and resolve complex compliance issues and investigations.
• Lead and oversee audits and assessments to ensure adherence to global trade regulations.
• Monitoring accuracy of testing process via regular internal checks and internal KPI's
• Liaising with client's service providers to ensure timely submission of documentation and evidence to support client's validation testing and elimination of root cause of incorrect test results
• Managing any issues to ensure smooth and timely compliance or export control
• Providing support to client where issues are found in the testing process and fix issues
• Supporting client in any internal or external audit related to services in scope
• Support the resolution of compliance issues and liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.
• Ensure the deployment of the Group Export Control Procedure within its organization (LoB/Region)
• Ensure the management of export control approval requests within its organization, in connection with the different levels of approval in accordance with the Group Export Control Procedure
• Analyze potential matches and clear them (with the support of the Group's Customs and International Sanctions Compliance Department)
• Verify that goods are not subject to restrictions using the E2Open tool and the customs tariff
Applicant's profile
Relevant experience in goods customs operations and compliance
Possession of customs license preferable,
High level of knowledge and experience in foreign trade principles
Advanced English language
Advance MS Office
Working time (%)
100
Position location
Position place
Europe
Location
Belgrade
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
HIGH/SECONDARY SCHOOL DEGREE
Years of experience in similar position
Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)