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EMEA Trade Compliance Specialist

Requisition ID
2026-22721
Country
Italy
City
Forli

Overview:

Job Summary:


Celanese is seeking an accomplished EMEA Trade Compliance Specialist to drive operational and strategic trade initiatives across the region. Based in Budapest, this role will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to align compliance with business objectives. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in EU, UK and CH customs regulations and oversees customs operations in diverse EMEA jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

 

• Collaborate in a team of subject matter experts, ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, including Union Customs Code (UCC), tariff classification, customs valuation, and origin determination
• Interface with internal stakeholders (e.g., supply chain, procurement, legal, finance) to align trade strategies with business goals, providing actionable insights and recommendations for operational execution
• Assess and mitigate trade risks using available tools and stakeholder input
• Monitor customs and trade policy developments and advise stakeholders on their strategic impact on Celanese’s operations
• Support cross-border trade initiatives by collaborating with regional teams and leveraging FTA benefits
• Utilize SAP GTS to manage relevant trade processes
• Facilitate and manage external audits by competent authorities, specifically customs authorities in Germany, UK, Belgium and Italy

Qualifications:

 

What YOU will bring to the team:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in EU trade compliance, customs compliance / operations or similar
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with internal stakeholders (e.g., supply chain, legal, finance) to manage operational challenges and drive trade-related outcomes
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and communication abilities.
  • Advanced MS office skills
  • Experience with SAP-GTS is a plus
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional EU languages (e.g., German, French) is a plus

In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits:

  • Cafeteria
  • Company health insurance
  • Employee Referral Program (ERP)
  • Rewards and Recognition Program
  • Trainings
  • Hybrid work schedule policy
  • MOL Bubi program: available for employees for commuting to the office. MOL Bubi is a public transport service by BKK, which offers a quick and eco-friendly travel option in urban transport with 24/7 availability
  • Healthcare week: Celanese Hungary is proud to have a full week every year dedicated to activities and lectures related to healthy living. The HealthCare Week’s aim is to call employees’ attention on living a healthy life and offering them solutions on how to start it. The programs of the week offers sport activities, advice on diets and also opportunities to take part on health checks regularly. Employees also have the possibility to undergo different examination financed by the company
  • School starting benefit for parents: All parents with child(ren) studying in primary and secondary education in Hungary will receive this benefit once a year with the September salary
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fruits and vitamins
  • Charity extra leave
  • Doggy day: Celanese employees can bring their furry best friends to the office on a weekly basis. It is important for us that all of you feel comfortable on this day. That is why we created a policy for that

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

 

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Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion.

Celanese ist ein weltweit führendes Chemieunternehmen, das Spezialmaterialien herstellt, die in den meisten wichtigen Industriezweigen und Verbraucheranwendungen eingesetzt werden. In unseren Geschäftsbereichen setzen wir unser chemisches, technologisches und kommerzielles Know-how ein, um Werte für unsere Kunden, Mitarbeitenden und Aktionäre zu schaffen. Wir fördern die Nachhaltigkeit, indem wir verantwortungsvoll mit den von uns hergestellten Materialien umgehen und unser Portfolio an nachhaltigen Produkten erweitern, um den Anforderungen unserer Kunden und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir sind bestrebt, einen positiven Einfluss auf unsere Gemeinden auszuüben und die Integration in unseren Teams zu fördern. Die Celanese Corporation beschäftigt weltweit mehr als 11.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter und erzielte im Jahr 2024 einen Nettoumsatz von 10,3 Milliarden US-Dollar.

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