Senior Analyst Global Trade Compliance

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Senior Analyst, Global Trade Compliance

Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands (hybrid 2 days onsite preferred).

Remote candidates based elsewhere in the Netherlands may also be considered - travel to the Eindhoven site required minimum once per month.

Candidates in the UK would also be considered - travel to the Cambridge site required minimum once per month.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Analyst, Global Trade Compliance, you will support and strengthen Illumina's trade compliance operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). You will ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, sanctions frameworks, and import/export controls while partnering with stakeholders across the business to support compliant cross-border operations.

Working closely with Logistics, Legal, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Customs Brokers, and third-party logistics providers, you will help drive operational excellence and maintain alignment with global trade compliance policies and standards.

What You'll Do

Support the execution of regional trade compliance programmes across EMEA

Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs laws, sanctions requirements, and export controls

Partner with internal teams and external customs brokers to facilitate compliant cross-border transactions

Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact across EMEA jurisdictions

Support compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action activities

Investigate and resolve customs and trade-related issues, including shipment delays and documentation discrepancies

Prepare compliance reports, metrics, and documentation for management and regulatory requirements

Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies within trade compliance

Support trade compliance training and awareness programmes

Collaborate with global trade compliance colleagues to ensure regional alignment with corporate policies and standards

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Law, Finance, or a related discipline

Experience in trade compliance, customs, import/export operations, or global trade management

Strong understanding of EMEA customs regulations, export controls, sanctions, licensing requirements, and international trade regulations

Practical experience with tariff classification, customs valuation, origin determination, and customs broker management

Knowledge of EU dual-use regulations, UK export controls, and sanctions compliance frameworks is advantageous

Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems; SAP GTS experience is highly desirable

Professional trade compliance or customs certifications are beneficial