Global Trade Compliance Manager

Overview

Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion brand within the Capri Holdings portfolio, alongside Jimmy Choo and Versace. The brand operates across retail, wholesale and digital channels with a creative, fast-paced commercial ethos and extensive international supply-chain and distribution operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global trade compliance programs across Capri Holdings regions (NA, EMEA, APAC) and brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace), including audits, risk assessments and corrective action plans.
• Maintain and interpret up-to-date knowledge of global customs laws, labeling and packaging regulations and translate regulatory changes into operational requirements.
• Design, deliver and manage compliance training for new hires and existing employees across regions to ensure consistent adherence to trade policies.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (logistics, distribution, production, sourcing, legal, tax, finance) and external parties (suppliers, logistics providers, government agencies, auditors).
• Develop, implement and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures and controls to mitigate risk and reduce downstream supply-chain costs.
• Represent the company in trade and industry groups and communicate audit results, regulatory updates and compliance risks to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a closely related field.
• 7–10 years of hands-on trade compliance experience, preferably in a multi-brand retail or consumer goods environment.
• Proven experience with audit management, regulatory inquiries and corrective action planning.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrable experience in data analytics, project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Solid understanding of legal, labeling, packaging and supply-chain processes as they relate to international trade.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, initiative-driven mindset.

Skills

Experience

7–10 years of progressive trade compliance experience with responsibility for customs, audits, regulatory interpretation and corrective actions in an international supply-chain environment; experience across multiple regions and with cross-functional collaboration is required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a closely related field.

Benefits

Cross-brand discount; exclusive employee sales; paid parental leave; generous holiday schedule and vacation days; Summer Fridays; internal mobility across Capri brands; Thrive Wellness Program; LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program; #FeelGreat employee initiatives; meal vouchers; transport reimbursement; health insurance and income protection.

Culture

Michael Kors cultivates a creative, fast-paced and collaborative workplace with a strong commercial focus and global outlook. The employer emphasises cross-brand mobility, inclusivity and a team-oriented approach, encouraging initiative and professional growth across Capri Holdings.