Trade Compliance Duty Manager

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Role Overview: Trade Compliance Duty Manager

The Trade Compliance Duty Manager will be responsible for overseeing all activities related to customs duty management, including duty exemption programs, import/export control, and overall customs compliance. This critical role ensures that goods move efficiently in and out of the Kingdom in full compliance with local and international regulations, while maximizing cost efficiency through strategic duty exemption utilization. You will lead a dedicated team managing compliance activities with various local regulators, ensuring meticulous documentation, effective liaison with government authorities, and robust safeguarding against compliance risks. This position demands strong leadership, profound technical expertise in trade compliance, and exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Duty Exemption Management: Lead the company’s customs duty exemption programs, ensuring eligibility, approvals, and renewals. Oversee the submission and follow-up of duty exemption requests with governmental entities. Monitor compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations and ensure accurate reporting for duty-exempt transactions. Identify opportunities to optimize costs through proper duty exemption utilization.
• Import & Export Control: Oversee import/export compliance operations, including HS classification, valuation, and licensing requirements. Manage and monitor import/export licenses, permits, and special authorizations. Ensure accurate documentation for customs clearance (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.). Implement and enforce internal controls for import/export processes to mitigate regulatory risks. Conduct restricted party screenings and end-use/end-user checks for controlled exports.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure 100% compliance with Saudi Customs, GAZT/ZATCA, SFDA, SASO, and international trade regulations. Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures related to duty exemption and trade compliance. Conduct periodic internal audits and prepare for external government audits. Investigate and report suspected violations of customs or trade regulations, ensuring corrective actions. Maintain centralized recordkeeping for all import/export and duty exemption activities.
• Stakeholder & Team Management: Lead, train, and supervise the Duty Compliance team. Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Build and maintain relationships with customs authorities, free zone authorities, and service providers. Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on customs duty exemption and import/export controls.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Saudi Customs procedures, GCC customs laws, and international trade regulations.
• Expertise in duty exemption policies and their application to industrial/manufacturing projects.
• Advanced knowledge of import/export control, including HS classification, valuation, and free trade agreements.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with government authorities and third-party providers.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred), and trade compliance tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or Law.
• 7–10 years of experience in customs and trade compliance, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Hands-on experience in Saudi Customs’ FASAH platform and ZATCA systems.
• Knowledge of SASO/SABER and SFDA conformity programs preferred.
• Professional certifications in trade compliance are a strong plus.

Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, vacation, 401k, and potential eligibility for equity and/or discretionary annual incentive programs.

Key skills/competency

• Customs Compliance
• Duty Exemption Programs
• Import/Export Control
• HS Classification
• International Trade Regulations
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• SAP/Oracle ERP
• FASAH Platform
• ZATCA Systems