Smith & Nephew

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join us as a Trade Compliance Consultant, EMEA based in Poland or the Netherlands and play a vital role in ensuring our business operates seamlessly across borders. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by safeguarding compliance and enabling growth in a dynamic, global environment.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be part of our Global Trade Compliance team, supporting operations across EMEA. Your work will help prevent and resolve compliance issues, ensuring smooth import and export processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to keep our business compliant and efficient.

• Maintain oversight of import and export procedures in EMEA to ensure compliance with international trade and customs requirements
• Implement global trade compliance standards and procedures across the region
• Provide training and guidance to teams in Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement and Engineering
• Drive projects focused on import/export efficiencies and cost savings
• Assign HS code classifications and determine Country of Origin for products
• Conduct customs audits and manage brokerage services
• Review trade data for accuracy and approve international documentation

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a proactive problem solver with a passion for detail and compliance. You’ll need:

• A degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Legal or a related field
• Strong knowledge of EU trade laws, free trade agreements and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing customs brokers and working with regulatory authorities
• Familiarity with trade compliance platforms such as SAP GTS, Amber Road or similar
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and strong ethical standards

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

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Your Future: annual bonus, company stock saving plan

Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach

Your Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program

Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized

Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program

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