Global Trade Compliance Manager

About Signify Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.  More about the role More about the role This is an opportunity to make a real impact on how a global business manages international trade complexity, by setting direction, challenging the status quo, shaping global standards and leading meaningful transformation, while working with experienced professionals across functions and regions. We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead our global trade compliance strategy, strengthen governance and drive transformation across our international operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity where you will operate at the intersection of Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Finance, Logistics, IT and the business, helping Signify navigate an increasingly complex global trade environment. You will set the strategic direction for export controls, sanctions, customs and dangerous goods compliance, establishing global standards, policies, processes and controls while regional teams manage day-to-day execution. Beyond ensuring compliance, your mission is to turn trade compliance into a strategic business enabler. You will lead a small team of specialists, influence senior stakeholders across our global matrix and shape the future of our compliance capabilities through process improvements, digitalization and emerging technologies, including SAP S/4HANA, automation and AI. If you combine deep trade compliance expertise with strategic vision, strong leadership and a passion for making complex processes simpler and more effective, we'd love to hear from you. Key Areas of Responsibility Own the global trade compliance agenda , defining the strategy, governance framework, roadmap and standards across export controls, sanctions, customs and dangerous goods transportation. Build a consistent global compliance framework , strengthening policies, processes, systems, controls and risk management across businesses and regions. Lead, develop and inspire a team of specialists , including Global Program Managers and the Global Dangerous Goods Manager, while driving alignment with regional teams. Drive transformation and continuous improvement , leveraging technology, analytics, automation and SAP S/4HANA to simplify processes and improve compliance effectiveness. Stay ahead of regulatory developments , proactively translating changing international trade requirements into practical business solutions, training and awareness programs. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership , providing clear, risk-based recommendations and influencing strategic decisions across functions and geographies. Critical Experiences 10+ years of relevant experience in global trade compliance, customs, export controls, sanctions, dangerous goods, international logistics or supply chain compliance within a multinational organization. Experience in complex international industries, ideally manufacturing, electronics, lighting, industrial or health technology, high-tech, logistics or other regulated product environments. Strong trade compliance expertise, including export controls, sanctions, customs classification, origin, valuation, licensing, trade agreements and dangerous goods regulations. Exposure to EU, US and major Asian trade regimes is highly valued. A