Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, digital solutions and sustainability-driving technologies for the mining and construction industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. In 2022, sales were approximately 57 billion SEK with about 16 200 employees.

We are now looking for a self-driven Trade Compliance Manager for Underground Drilling Division. This is a key position within finance team helping us to ensure all the trade compliancy requirements are embedded into our business operations. This full-time, permanent position is based in Tampere, Finland.

About your role

As a Trade Compliance Manager, you coordinate the TC-processes of export and import within Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions business area’s three Divisions: Surface Drilling, Underground Drilling, and DigiTech and drive the implementation of the Trade Compliance Policy requirements into everyday business operations.

You support the functions in trade compliance matters (HS-code, Country of Origin, Export Control Classification, US content and also Restricted party screening) to safeguard Sandvik’s core value commitment to responsible global trade, to identify opportunities to create competitive edge, for example via use of free trade agreements and other global trade initiatives available but not always used to their full advantage and help avoid unnecessary risk and cost (reputational and financial) associated with slack compliance.

Together with the Trade Compliance Co-Ordinator (TCC) network you ensure that the requirements of the SMR Trade Compliance policy and procedures are embedded into business operations of all relevant functions within the SMR divisions. You train and communicate the TC Policy & Procedure to the Organization and ensure all functions understand the requirement & scope. You act as point of escalation for Function Heads & Process Owners.

About your background and what we find important

We are looking for an independent, efficient, adaptable, and proactive individual with university degree in relevant field and couple of years of relevant working experience with a customs broker / freight forwarder or in a similar industry position dealing with trade and customers matters, HS & ECCN classification and country of origin (COO), with strong knowledge in import & export regulations and free trade agreements (FTA).

You have ability to operate collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and you have strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise and effective project management skills. You have good working knowledge of IT tools (MS Office, ERPs, etc.) and ability to leverage technology to drive process improvements.

The fluency in English is a must as the role requires some amount of international travelling (less than 20% of your working time).

What is in it for you?

We offer you an interesting role in a truly international environment with great opportunities for your professional development and growth. In addition, we offer good employee benefits, possibility to work partially remotely, and inclusive corporate culture focused on sustainable development, with values such as Innovation, Fair Play, Customer Focus and Passion to Win. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.