Global Trade Functional & Process Design Manager (M/F/X)

Global Trade Functional & Process Design Manager (M/F/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the Role

• Our Global Trade function is composed of experts across regions, focused on ensuring Customs & Export Control & Sanctions (ECS) compliance in close cooperation with Digital Trade Services.
• As a Global Trade Functional & Process Design Manager, you will work on designing, executing, and monitoring global trade projects to enhance process efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customs performance. You will have the opportunity to contribute to process development, lead improvement initiatives, and positively impact cross-functional collaboration and operational consistency.
• You will be accountable for:
  • Manage and oversee Global Trade project lifecycles, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and collaborating on testing and deployment with partners.
  • Develop and implement Global Trade IT systems, ensuring integration with central services, and design transactional processes to support cost savings, including duty reductions.
  • Optimize ECS processes, Export and Import customs declaration processes, manage change requests, and ensure alignment with Solvay’s strategic initiatives in Global Trade.
  • Maintain and update process documentation (e.g., process maps, task descriptions) and lead process improvement initiatives, leveraging technology to streamline workflows.
  • Support country customs & ECS with process rollouts, coordinate cross-functional cooperation, and represent regional customs needs in global projects to secure regulatory compliance and knowledge sharing.
• We offer a permanent contract based on a hybrid working model.

About You

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, or related fields.
• Experience in managing the delivery, configuration, integration with other platforms, migration and rollout into operations of large scale IT distributed systems with multiple stakeholders, preferably related to Customs.
• High interest in the Customs and Trade area and ideally gained some experience in the field.
• Experience in Supply chain and/or Export/Import.
• Experience in SAP is a plus, esp GTS and master data.
• Experience in project management is a must.
• Experience in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) related work is a plus.
• Experience in developing and delivery of training.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage complex projects with international stakeholders.
• Proficiency in business applications such as SAP (OTC Functions, GTS, master data) and other IT tools (VBA, SQL, Access, Excel, Qlikview/Qliksense, SharePoint).
• Advanced knowledge in Customs and Foreign Trade and experience with Project Management tools.
• Good Customs and Foreign Trade knowledge.
• Good Supply Chain Operations knowledge.
• Good knowledge in Export/Import Operations.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Behaviors:

• Collaboration across functional and regional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Goal-oriented with a focus on efficiency and process optimization.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is R$ 160.800,00 to R$ 201.000,00 your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally.