Aptiv

Manager, Corporate Trade EMEA

Aptiv
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeWuppertal • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in Trade Compliance strategy, regulatory assessments, and risk management within the EMEA region, with a strong focus on customs classification and compliance processes. Proven ability to develop and implement Trade policies, conduct audits, and deliver training programs while collaborating across various business units.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Trade Compliance Strategy DevelopmentCustoms Classification ExpertiseSAP GTS ExperienceRegulatory Compliance ManagementStrong Analytical Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure development and execution of Aptiv's Trade Compliance strategy, priorities, and initiatives across the EMEA region
  • Monitor regulatory and trade policy developments and assess potential business impacts
  • Support business growth initiatives, strategic projects, manufacturing transfers, and supply chain transformations from a Trade perspective
  • Serve as primary point of contact and lead customs audits, inquiries, and regulatory reviews by authorities and other regulatory bodies in EMEA
  • Partner with business units to incorporate Trade considerations into decision-making
  • Lead Trade Compliance Internal Assessments and drive remediation and closure of corrective actions
  • Develop, maintain, and update Trade policies, procedures, controls, and training materials
  • Support implementation of Trade technology, automation, reporting, and data initiatives
  • Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, and trend analysis
  • Develop and deliver Trade Compliance training and awareness programs
  • Identify, assess, escalate, and help resolve Trade Compliance risks and issues
  • Drive corrective actions and monitor remediation activities from audits, assessments, and investigations
  • Collaborate with business units, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Tax, Legal, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Top-tier global trade experience, including with a law firm, consulting firm, and/or multinational company
  • 5-10 years of relevant Trade experience
  • Experience with customs classification, export controls classification, origin determination, and Trade Compliance processes preferred
  • Technology and/or automotive industry experience desirable
  • Experience managing audits, assessments, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance activities
  • Experience with SAP GTS preferred
  • English fluency required
  • German preferred; additional language skills desirable
  • Strong understanding of international trade, customs, and regulatory compliance concepts
  • Ability to identify, assess, and manage compliance risks in a complex global environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions
  • Experience supporting internal assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
  • Strong project management, organization, and prioritization capabilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including communication with senior leaders
  • Experience using compliance, reporting, and business intelligence tools

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive benefits package supporting family, physical health, and mental health
  • Benefits vary by advertised location and will be discussed with the recruiter during the first call

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Hard Skills
Trade Compliance ProcessesCustoms ClassificationExport Controls ClassificationOrigin DeterminationRisk AssessmentCompliance ReviewTrend AnalysisCorrective Action ManagementProject ManagementData Analysis
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizationPrioritizationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
SAP GTSCompliance ToolsReporting ToolsBusiness Intelligence Tools
Industry Keywords
International TradeRegulatory ComplianceAutomotive IndustryGlobal Trade ExperienceCustoms Audits