Trade Compliance Manager Arabic Speaker

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Vigan and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Desired Candidate Profile

Prior experience in the GCC region, with direct experience working from and within Dubai in a role such as Trade Analyst, Customs Broker, and/or Trade Specialist. Proven experience in import and export operations. Strong command of customs recordkeeping, reporting, post-entry management, review, reconciliation, and continuous improvement. Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders, including providers with integrated customs brokerage capabilities. Understanding of Free Trade Zones and special airport operations. Familiarity with regional customs portals and practical customs filing and operational workflows across GCC markets. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across regions, functions, customers, service providers, and customs authorities. Comfortable working with data and digitization, with strong Microsoft Office, Excel, and Business Intelligence capabilities. Able to translate data into clear, actionable Trade Compliance messages in the absence of robust tools or systems. English and Arabic are required. French and/or Italian language skills are a strong plus. Additional languages are highly welcome. Experience helping build or transform Trade Compliance operations in a scaling or evolving business. Ability to identify and implement 21st-century, cost-effective approaches to Trade Compliance through better processes, automation, data use, and pragmatic tooling. Comfortable working across time zones. Experience working in a matrixed, international environment with cross-border stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a builder: practical, credible, and comfortable operating independently in-region while staying tightly connected to global teams. They know how to balance compliance rigor with business reality, can spot gaps quickly, and are able to convert ambiguity into structure, process, and scalable execution. They are equally comfortable engaging with customs authorities, brokers, business stakeholders, and senior regional partners.