Sr. Business Processes and Data Management Architect Global Trade Compliance

About the Role

We are seeking a Sr. Business Processes and Data Management Architect – Global Trade Compliance to join our team.

This role is critical in designing, implementing, and continuously improving global trade compliance processes, leveraging SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) and customs broker integration.

The successful candidate will drive process standardization, automation, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with global trade regulations.

Responsibilities:
 

Process and Project Management

• Define global trade compliance processes, KPIs, and controls using SAP GTS and customs brokers.

• Align trade compliance with end-to-end supply chain processes.

• Lead deployment of SAP GTS trade compliance solutions.

• Standardize global processes and ensure cross-functional governance.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders across Enterprise Logistics, Tax, and IT.
   

Continuous Improvement & Analytics

• Monitor and optimize trade reporting, duty spend, and savings.

• Manage customs broker bid processes, including IT capabilities and performance.

• Track KPIs to measure process efficiency and compliance.

• Implement and refine Master Data and analytics/metrics for trade compliance.

• Drive data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
   

Documentation & Business Support

•  Develop and maintain global policies, procedures, and controls.       

• Document business requirements and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Support trade compliance technology administration.

• Operate effectively in a matrixed organization.
   

Change Management & Training

•  Lead change management for trade compliance process adoption.

• Develop training materials and manage a super user network.

• Conduct training for CSL end users and process experts.
   

Data Management & Automation

• Enforce Global Trade Compliance Data Governance Framework.

• Validate data accuracy and integrity in trade systems.

• Develop and execute a GTC automation roadmap, aligning with IT strategy.

• Assess automation and AI-based opportunities, creating business cases.
    

Audit & Compliance

• Support risk assessment, audits, and compliance initiatives.

         
Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 8+ years’ of progressively responsible experience in highly regulated, multi-location environments, cross functional experience is preferred.

• Experience in managing complex Customs and trade Operations

• Strong knowledge of SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS)

• Strong knowledge of CSL Business processes and TC implications

• Strong understanding of supply chain operations and trade compliance implications

• Track record of project leadership and/or participation

• 5-10 years’ experience in a process expert role preferred

• Global environment experience preferred

• Leader respected within the company organization with change management experience preferred

• Proven track record of completing challenging projects and managing multiple priorities

• Good organizational and planning skills

• Ability to establish and put through process standards and templates

• Experience within a multi-site / regulated environment preferred

 
Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable. 

Our Benefits

CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effect