Trade Compliance Coordinator
Montblanc in Hamburg seeks a Trade Compliance Coordinator to manage customs, export controls and licence processes for global operations.
Overview
Montblanc is an internationally recognised luxury house specialising in writing instruments, leather goods, timepieces and accessories. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines artisanal craftsmanship with global distribution and retail operations; employees typically engage across cross‑functional, multinational teams within a heritage luxury environment.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate day‑to‑day import/export operations to ensure adherence to applicable customs, export control and sanctions regulations.
- Classify products for customs purposes, maintain commodity (HS) codes and support tariff and origin determinations.
- Manage licensing and authorization processes, including export licences, restricted party screening and usage tracking of dual‑use controls.
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders and internal stakeholders (logistics, procurement, legal, sales) to resolve clearance and documentation issues.
- Maintain and update internal trade compliance procedures, playbooks and recordkeeping to meet regulatory retention requirements.
- Support internal and external audits, prepare compliance reports, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Deliver targeted training and guidance to business units on trade compliance topics and pre‑shipment checks.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects, process standardisation and system implementations related to trade controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, international trade, business, supply chain or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Solid knowledge of customs and export control frameworks (EU customs law, export controls, sanctions regimes and Incoterms).
- Practical experience with customs classification (HS codes), licence management and restricted party screening.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate across logistics, legal and commercial teams.
- Analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
- Professional proficiency in English; German language skills preferred given the Hamburg location.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 3+ years of hands‑on experience in trade compliance, customs operations, export controls or related roles; experience within luxury goods, retail or manufacturing is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in law, international trade, business, supply chain or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
Culture
Montblanc fosters a culture that values craftsmanship, precision and brand stewardship while operating within a global commercial framework. Teams are collaborative and cross‑disciplinary, with strong emphasis on integrity, attention to detail and excellence in client‑facing and back‑office processes.