mazowieckie / Warszawa
Trade Compliance GTS Manager (m/f/d)
2026-03-03
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Trade Compliance GTS Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Warszawa, Job ID: 104381
The Trade Compliance GTS Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and compliant flow of goods across borders by leveraging SAP Global Trade Services (GTS). This role is responsible for maintaining and optimizing the GTS system to reflect current trade legislation and internal policy requirements; acts as a key point of contact for resolving blocked transactions, coordinating with local and global teams; and key contributors to timely, accurate operational compliance through system updates and data integrity.
Position:
System configuration & maintanance:
- Configure, test, and maintain SAP GTS modules, including Compliance Management (Legal controls and Embargo) and Customs Management (Classification) to ensure ongoing compliance and efficiency.
- Implement and manage updates for international trade regulations, sanctions lists, export/import controls, and licensing requirements within the SAP GTS system.
Regulatory compliance:
- Manage trade compliance activities in the SAP GTS system, including, but not limited to, master data maintenance, review, and release GTS blocks in line with relevant regulations. Apply analytical skills and legal expertise while performing this task.
- Evaluate transactions (materials, partners, and countries) according to national and international rules and regulations
- In cooperation with local and global experts, review Legal controls and measures for individual jurisdictions on an as-needed basis. Initiate consultations with External Content Providers to match required data sets.
- Escalate complex cases to relevant teams.
User support & training:
- Provide advisory support to other functions on export and import requirements, including training to users on SAP GTS functionalities.
- Support local users with the SAP GTS system set up in the area of legal controls and measures.
- Ensure continued compliance with international trade regulations using SAP GTS.
Auditing:
- Support and prepare for internal and external audits by ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to compliance standards.
This role will act as the SAP GTS superuser.
Requirements:
- University degree in commercial/ business, legal, or technical subject, or equivalent professional certifications / practical experience in trade compliance or SAP GTS
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience with SAP GTS or similar trade control compliance systems (e.g., in a multinational manufacturing or export-oriented company)
- Demonstrated ability to apply trade regulations in day-to-day operations, including classification, licensing, and transaction screening
- Proven track record in managing trade compliance topics, particularly sanctions and export controls, including resolving flagged transactions and supporting system-based controls
- Experience working in an international, complex, cross-functional business environment with a global footprint
- Expertise in embedding processes and controls related to regulatory requirements, with a deep understanding of trade control regulations (e.g. import/export controls, dual-use goods, licensing)
- Strong working knowledge of logistics, finance, Customs (including brokers), and international transportation workflows, with practical experience coordinating across these functions
- [For more experienced candidates] Exposure to internal or external audits, investigations, or compliance reviews related to trade controls
- [For more experienced candidates] Experience leading or supporting SAP GTS implementation or enhancement projects, and mentoring junior team members or business users
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- SAP user skills; SAP GTS or other GTMS experience strongly preferred
- Understanding of customs procedures, HS, ECCN, EU Dual-Use, and other trade controls classifications
- Working knowledge of import/export licensing processes
- Strong analytical skills to assess business requirements and develop solutions for complex trade compliance issues
- Data accuracy and integrity in compliance systems
- Familiarity with trade control regulations, including sanctions and export controls
- Ability to work effectively across functions and geographies in a global business environment
What we offer:
- Competitive pay and attractive annual bonus
- On-going development opportunities in multinational environment, wide variety of projects, ambitious goals and independence in achieving them. Promoting from within culture
- Freedom with responsibility (we trust your competencies, ability to manage your time and your scope of work)
- Lot of flexibility in terms of work arrangements (work from office or from home)
- Private medical care (various options to choose) and life insurance
- Employee pension and savings programs
- JTI Family Leave Benefit – including extended paid paternity leave and fully paid maternity leave
- Multisport card, foreign languages classes
- Wide variety of trainings, webinars and professional courses on our e-learning platforms, including sponsored certification programs (for employees fulfilling the admission criteria)
- Modern office with traditions (Art Norblin Factory) in convenient location, equipped with a library, mindfulness zone, spacious kitchen, garden terrace, massage chairs and underground bicycle parking
- Working in a diverse and inclusive organization of over 40 different nationalities
Benefits:
- Family Leave
- Investment
- Life Insurance
- Medical Care
- Multisport Card
- Pension Plan
If this role is what youre looking for, apply now by sending CV in English.