EMEA Trade Compliance Senior Specialist

Celanese is seeking an accomplished EMEA Trade Compliance Senior Specialist to support strategic trade initiatives across the European Union, Switzerland and other jurisdictions. Based in Budapest, this senior-level role will support several Celanese business lines, in particular the RDP-business. The ideal candidate will master all EU trade concepts, develop beneficial trade strategies and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align compliance with business objectives. She/He will leverage deep expertise in EU customs regulations, while utilizing digital tools like SAP GTS and BI reporting applications to implement data-driven strategies and stakeholder insights. Furthermore, managing external audits by competent authorities in diverse jurisdictions is an important part of this role.

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

• Develop and implement EU-focused trade compliance strategies, optimizing duty savings and operational efficiency (FTAs, tariff management, strategic sourcing).
• Serve as the EU trade subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with all EU and Swiss concepts, including Union Customs Code (UCC) regulations, tariff classification, customs valuation, origin determination and sanctions. 
• Interface with internal stakeholders (e.g., supply chain, procurement, legal, finance) to align trade strategies with business goals, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Utilize SAP S4 and SAP GTS to analyze transactional trade data and optimize trade processes, ensuring compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
• Manage SharePoint platforms to facilitate collaboration with internal stakeholders and maintain EU/CH trade documentation for strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate and manage external audits by competent authorities, specifically customs authorities and perform internal assessments to  mitigate trade risks (e.g. audits, sanctions due diligence).
• Monitor EU and Swiss trade and customs policy developments and advise stakeholders on their strategic impact on Celanese’s operations.
• Provide guidance for the handling of Certificates of Origin in EMEA- region for internal stakeholders.

What YOU will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in international business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in EMEA trade compliance.
• Expert mastery of EU and Swiss trade concepts, including: EU Union Customs Code (UCC), tariff classification, valuation, and origin rules.
• Strong strategic planning skills with a proven ability to align trade compliance with business objectives.
• Knowledge of SAP GTS specific trade management and system integration.
• Advanced Excel skills for multi-source data analysis and strategic reporting.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal stakeholders (e.g., supply chain, legal, finance) to drive trade-related outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in additional EU languages (e.g., German, French) is a plus.

In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits:

• Cafeteria and Private Health Care Insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements and home office possibilities.
• Structured onboarding support.
• Diverse career paths (people management, subject matter expert)
• Development opportunities (free language courses, online learning courses)
• Company events, CSR activities and possibility to join social groups

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.

About CBS

CBS (Celanese Business Solutions) Budapest is more than a shared service center. In our team, you’ll be a true partner to Celanese, a leading chemistry company, and join us in improving the world through innovation. You’ll bring world-class solutions to our customers by our end to end processes, and your great ideas will be welcome. You’ll have career defining moments helped by our culture of continuous improvement, and as one of our best talents, you’ll grow through cross-functional and international opportunities. You’ll feel like you belong in our diverse community. You’ll enjoy our commitment to wellbeing, flexible working conditions and our exceptional green office that guarantee a great work experience every day. You’ll be able to balance your priorities and focus on what matters to you the most. Wherever you may be in your personal and professional journey – you’ll always find your place at Celanese

For more information, visit https//www.celanese.com/