VP, Trade Compliance (High-Tech Manufacturing)

• Lead global trade compliance for a high-tech manufacturing group
• Shape export control strategy across complex global supply chains

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing and technology group with a strong international footprint across Asia and other key markets. The company operates in a complex supply chain environment, supporting major global customers across fast-moving and highly regulated industries.

As the business continues to grow, trade compliance has become a key priority across its global operations. This role will support the company in strengthening its import/export controls, customs governance, internal processes, and overall trade compliance framework across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Description

• Lead the development and improvement of the company's global trade compliance framework, covering import/export controls, customs compliance, product classification, valuation, licensing, and permit management.
• Establish and maintain export control policies, internal guidelines, review processes, and controls to ensure trade compliance is built into day-to-day business operations.
• Conduct trade compliance risk assessments across global supply chain and cross-border operations, identify key regulatory risks, and develop practical mitigation plans.
• Stay updated on global trade regulations and provide practical guidance to senior stakeholders and business teams on trade compliance risks and requirements.
• Partner with legal counsel, external advisors, regulatory authorities, supply chain, engineering, and business teams on trade compliance matters, regulatory filings, audits, and internal training.

The Successful Applicant

• At least 10 years of experience in international trade compliance, ideally within a regional or global business environment.
• Strong understanding of export controls and international trade regulations, with practical exposure to product classification, export licensing, and controlled goods or technology reviews.
• Prior experience in high-tech manufacturing, electronics, semiconductor, precision engineering, industrial technology, or other complex supply chain environments would be preferred.
• Strong understanding of import/export and customs compliance, including areas such as product classification, customs valuation, country of origin, permits, and trade procedure reviews.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work closely with legal, supply chain, operations, engineering, and commercial teams.

What's on Offer

This is a senior trade compliance leadership role with a global high-tech manufacturing group, offering strong visibility to regional and global stakeholders across a complex international business.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the company's trade compliance framework, support key business decisions, and work closely with legal, supply chain, operations, engineering, and commercial teams across multiple markets.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N