Trade Compliance Country Manager - Australia/NZ

Melbourne, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Job Description:

Make an Impact: design trade compliance strategies that will protect Mars and become a valued member of a global team.
Collaborate with Leaders: Partner with and influence senior leaders and turn compliance challenges into opportunities - think of it as a team sport, but with fewer jerseys!
Drive Savings: Help us save over $50M and keep everything shipshape - because who doesn’t love a good, honest win?
Permanent, full-time role based in Melbourne + Hybrid working

Are you a trade compliance wizard with a knack for turning regulations into opportunities? Are you passionate about developing customs compliance strategies that protect businesses and allow you to continue personal learning? If so, we have the perfect potion for you! Mars is on the hunt for a Trade Compliance Country Manager - ANZ to join our team in a newly created role.So come and join us at Mars, where you’ll be a significant driver of cost avoidance and penalty mitigation, contributing to over $50M+ in savings. Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Trade & Customs Compliance, you will help shape the future of trade compliance and make a lasting impact, all while collaborating with a highly engaged global team and a knowledgeable, inspiring manager.What you’ll do:

Be the superhero of trade compliance for Australia and New Zealand, acting as the primary interface with freight forwarders, government agencies, and customs brokers.
Design and implement compliance programs that would make even the strictest customs official smile.
Conduct audits and develop strategies for cost avoidance that would impress even the most frugal of accountants.
Lead initiatives in duty drawback and free trade agreements - because who doesn’t love a good deal?
Share your wisdom by training Mars Associates on new trade policies, turning them into compliance champions!

What we are looking for in candidates:

Specialized knowledge in trade and customs compliance regulations for Australia/NZ
Strong experience in complex CPG, legal, or consulting environments
Broker’s License or Degree/Certificate in Compliance, International Logistics, Law, or related fields preferred

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T2 opportunity, please ensure you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.Applications close: 9th September 2025

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