Trade Compliance Duty Manager
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About the Role
Lucid Motors seeks a Duty and Compliance Manager to oversee customs duty management, import/export control, and customs compliance in Riyadh. The role ensures goods move in and out of KSA in compliance with regulations while maximizing cost efficiency.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the company’s customs duty exemption programs, ensuring eligibility, approvals, and renewals
- Oversee 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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred), and trade compliance tools
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About Lucid
- Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation.
- Award winning vehicles bring 'Compromise Nothing' approach to global automotive market.
- Deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production in house.
Role Summary
- The Duty and Compliance Manager oversees customs duty management, import/export control, and customs compliance.
- Ensures goods move in and out of KSA in compliance with regulations while maximizing cost efficiency.
- Leads a team managing compliance activities with local regulators, ensuring accurate documentation, liaising with government authorities, and safeguarding from compliance risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage customs duty exemption programs.
- Oversee submission and follow up of duty exemption requests.
- Monitor compliance with Saudi regulations and ensure accurate reporting.
- Identify cost optimization opportunities through duty exemption utilization.
- Oversee import/export compliance operations (HS classification, valuation, licensing).
- Manage import/export licenses, permits, and special authorizations.
- Ensure accurate documentation for customs clearance.
- Implement internal controls for import/export processes.
- Conduct restricted party screenings and end use/end user checks.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Saudi Customs, ZATCA, SFDA, SASO, and international regulations.
- Develop and update policies and procedures.
- Conduct periodic internal audits.
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.
Skills
- 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.
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