Trade compliance and Customs Documentation expert EMEA

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Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 15,000 people have selected to work for us in more than 40 countries. Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its "Growth with Purpose" strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2026, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions. Aliaxis is privately owned, with its global headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Are you passionate about international trade, regulatory accuracy, and helping teams operate smoothly across borders? We're looking for a Trade Compliance & Customs Documentation Expert to strengthen our EMEA Supply Chain Operations team. Job purpose The Trade Compliance & Customs Documentation Expert is responsible for ensuring the compliant, efficient, and timely movement of goods across international borders within the EMEA region. This role oversees all customs-related processes, documentation requirements, and regulatory obligations to support seamless import and export operations, acting as the key point of contact for customs guidance and contributing to the development of best-practice procedures to enable smooth cross-border supply chain performance. Your key responsibilities Monitor regulatory changes across EMEA and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders. Review the customs processes and propose harmonization in line with the EMEA strategy. Prepare, review, and approve shipping and regulatory documents. Act as first point of contact in customs/documentation escalations - handle documentation discrepancies, errors, or delays, ensuring root-cause resolution, with close collaboration with customer service, commercial and logistics teams. Provide guidance and training on customs and documentation requirements to internal teams. Collaborate with local customs & documentation experts, providing support and assistance . Liaise with customs agencies, freight forwarders , carriers . Work closely with EMEA SC Center of Excellence on process improvements. Identify risks and implement preventive and corrective actions to avoid penalties or supply chain disruptions. What you bring Relevant experience of at least 4-5 years in a related role. Strong knowledge of EMEA customs regulations, and trade documentation standards, specially about countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland or UK. Fluent in English. Knowledge of another European language will be a plus. Experience in using ERP systems (preferably Microsoft AX or SAP) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Good communication and p roblem-solving mindset . The position can be based in any EMEA location, and will require travel from 10-20%. Are you the one we are looking for? Join our team! Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company's "Growth with Purpose" strategy. For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate. #LI-IA1