About us
At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market.
Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
Living Our Values
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do.
Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.
As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.
We are seeking a high-caliber leader for a pivotal Trade Compliance & Logistics Manager role with comprehensive regional responsibility across EMEA. This position offers a distinct blend of strategic vision, operational execution, and team leadership.
The Role & Long-Term Trajectory
This position is structured for someone who wants to deeply embed themselves in a regional operation, drive sustainable value over time, and grow naturally with the organization.
You will lead the EMEA trade compliance and logistics strategy, optimize site operations, manage key service providers, and develop a high-performing regional team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Define Regional Strategy: Craft long-term, scalable, and sustainable trade and logistics strategies aligned with overall business growth and efficiency objectives.
Stakeholder Communication: Maintain seamless communication with site, regional, and global leadership regarding compliance initiatives, priorities, and performance.
Customer Solutions: Differentiate our service offering by designing tailored international trade and logistics solutions that add value for key clients.
2. Operational Execution & Continuous Improvement
Program Oversight: Manage EMEA-wide import/export compliance execution, duty/freight expense management, and the selection, coordination, and negotiation with brokers and carriers.
Process Optimization: Lead cross-functional process improvements and automation projects to move products in a more cost-effective, efficient, and compliant manner.
Metrics & Governance: Establish and maintain a system of metrics and targets to measure regional performance, utilizing targeted site audits to close operational gaps.
3. Risk Management & Regulatory Governance
Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy to identify, assess, and mitigate potential trade compliance and logistics vulnerabilities across EMEA.
Regulatory Advisory: Monitor and communicate shifting export/import compliance regulations across the complex EMEA landscape, serving as the voice of local operations to Corporate Trade Compliance.
Agency Interface: Act as the primary interface with government agencies for resolutions and lead investigations regarding potential compliance violations.
4. People Leadership & Organizational Design
Team Development: Champion a "Best People" strategy by coaching, mentoring, and evaluating the potential of your direct reports to help them realize their full potential.
Organizational Design: Structure and scale the regional trade compliance and logistics teams to ensure the organization is optimally designed to support business requirements.
Qualifications & Profile
Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred, combined with 5+ years of progressive experience in trade compliance, customs, and international logistics. Proven experience in a regional or multi-site capacity is highly valued.
Leadership Capability: Demonstrated success leading teams, managing complex third-party vendor relationships (brokers/carriers), and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Core Competencies: Advanced decision-making and analytical problem-solving skills, with a track record of handling complex regulatory frameworks.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex trade laws into practical business strategies for executives and clients.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in MS Office/Google Workspace (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience utilizing trade and logistics automation tools.
Your Rewards and Wellbeing
We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work.
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Growth: Bespoke development plans and volunteer time off
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Health: Private medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program and vision care
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Wealth: Enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, and group income protection
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Lifestyle: Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes, plus 33 days of annual leave
Application Process
At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey.
Accessibility and Accommodations
As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of your needs.
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