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Global Trade Strategy

Singapore Permanent View Job Description
An exciting opportunity to lead and transform a global trade function within an international e-commerce environment. This role combines strategic leadership, commercial decision-making and operational excellence, offering the chance to shape how products move across global markets while delivering significant cost efficiencies and supporting business growth.
  • Lead global trade strategy across 50+ international markets
  • Drive duty, customs and supply chain optimisation initiatives

About Our Client

An organisation within the retail industry, based in Melbourne. Our client is a leading global e-commerce business serving customers across more than 50 markets worldwide. With a highly complex cross-border supply chain and logistics network, the organisation continues to invest in trade strategy, customs optimisation and supply chain innovation to support its international growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Job Description

Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for developing and executing the organisation's global trade strategy, ensuring customs efficiency, regulatory compliance and landed cost optimisation across international markets.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement global customs, trade and duty optimisation strategies across multiple regions
  • Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs through supply chain redesign, free trade agreements and trade programmes
  • Partner with finance and business leaders to optimise indirect tax and cross-border operating models
  • Establish governance frameworks for customs classification, valuation and trade compliance
  • Lead relationships with customs brokers, logistics partners and external advisors
  • Drive improvements in customs clearance performance, operational efficiency and customer delivery outcomes
  • Support international expansion initiatives by providing strategic trade and regulatory guidance



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, International Business or a related discipline
  • At least 8+ years of experience within international trade, customs, global logistics, trade advisory or supply chain functions
  • Strong expertise in customs valuation, HS classification, Rules of Origin and free trade agreements
  • Proven track record of delivering duty savings, trade optimisation and landed cost reduction initiatives
  • Experience operating across multiple international jurisdictions and regulatory environments
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk management, operational effectiveness and business growth
  • Exposure to cross-border e-commerce, retail, consumer goods, fashion or multinational environments will be advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to own and shape a global trade strategy function with significant business impact
  • High visibility role partnering closely with executive leadership and key decision-makers
  • Exposure to complex international supply chain, customs and tax challenges across multiple markets
  • Fully remote working arrangement with regional flexibility
  • Significant career development opportunities within a growing global organisation



Contact
Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074969
Phone number
+65 6541 9961

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Consulting
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eugenia NG (Lic No: R1108105 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6541 9961
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074969

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.