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Chemours Trade Compliance Manager EMEA in Antwerpen, Belgium
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
*CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS *
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to join our growing team. This position will be available at our Antwerpen Site in Beveren, Belgium .
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Regional Trade Compliance Leadership
Own and lead EMEA customs and trade compliance strategy, aligned with global trade governance and enterprise risk priorities.
Serve as the primary trade compliance authority for EMEA, advising business, supply chain, procurement, tax, and legal teams.
Lead, coach, and develop the EMEA trade compliance team; ensure depth, continuity, and documented processes.
Inward Processing & Special Procedures (Core Focus)
Design, implement, and oversee Inward Processing (IPR) frameworks across EU and UK operations, including:
Authorization management
Bill of materials control
Discharge tracking and reconciliation
Audit readiness and customs authority engagement
Optimize use of special customs procedures (IPR, OPR, customs warehousing, temporary admission) to reduce or defer duty while maintaining strict compliance.
Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to embed IPR into trade flow design, not just execution.
Quota & Trade Measure Management
Manage tariff quota (TRQ) exposure and strategy, including:
Monitoring quota availability and utilization
Advising business on sourcing and timing decisions
Supporting advocacy or engagement where quota constraints distort supply
Monitor and assess impact of trade defense measures (ADD/CVD, safeguards, circumvention rules) on EMEA imports and exports.
Customs Fundamentals & Controls
Ensure robust and consistent execution of:
Classification, valuation, and origin determinations
Preferential origin and supplier declaration programs
Transfer pricing / customs alignment with Tax
Own AEO and trusted trader programs, including renewals, audits, and corrective actions.
Lead responses to customs audits, inquiries, and enforcement actions.
Business Enablement & Value Creation
Embed trade compliance early in procurement, sourcing, and commercial decisions to influence landed cost and risk.
Support FTA utilization and preferential trade opportunities where applicable.
Translate regulatory complexity into clear, actionable guidance for non‑trade stakeholders.
Governance, Policy & Continuous Improvement
Implement global trade policies and develop EMEA‑specific procedures and work instructions.
Drive process standardization, documentation, and system improvements.
Contribute to global trade projects, advocacy initiatives, and regulatory change management.
The following is required for this role:
Bachelors’ degree or 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of bachelors’ degree
4-6 years of experience in project management, change management and or strategic program management with clear examples of demonstrated success
4-6 years of experience working on ethics and compliance programs and/or with one or more of the following compliance risk areas: antitrust, anti-corruption, privacy, international tradeStrong written and oral communication skills
Attention to detail. Strong organization and project management skills; consensus building skills, proven results orientation; motivational skills; team building and team management skillsAbility to act as an effective change agent
Proven track record of making an impact, developing and executing on strategies and delivering excellent results
High standard of personal and business ethical integrity
Experience developing presentation and training materials using PowerPoint and consolidating data into dashboards
Professional English
The following is preferred for this role:
Experience maintaining SharePoint and Teams sites
Project management training/certification such as PMP and/or quality process certifications such as Six Sigma
Experience in Chemicals, Manufacturing or related industry
Dutch is preferred
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/careers)
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
€90,160.00 - €140,875.00
Chemours Level:
26
Annual Bonus Target:
11%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more.
Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers’ biggest challenges.
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