Compliance Officer

Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) is the logistics provider of the world with over
‎520,000 employees in more than ‎220 countries and territories.
DHL Supply chain offers standardized Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain
and Storage Specialist as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to
customers in a wide range of industries globally.
Currently, we are seeking a dynamic person to take on the role Compliance
Officer based in KSA- Al Khobar

Objective:
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Accountable for the execution of the compliance agenda (core compliance
management system, trade and customs compliance) ensuring that compliance
risks which threaten the achievement of business objectives are effectively
managed in conjunction with Management.
* Define and develop a compliance strategy & management systems, standards, initiatives and guidelines that align to DPDHL and also respond to local needs and ensure full compliance with national regulatory obligations relevant to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
* Monitor Managements adherence to ensure DPDHL operates in compliance with core compliance.
* Strategically manage a complex export control, sanction and customs agenda with due regard for national and applicable international regulations and policy requirements.
* Engage in complex negotiation of contracts to ensure minimized exposure for DPDHL and incorporated joint venture.
* Oversight and Management of compliance incidents and investigations.
* Provide a range of compliance approvals and authorization to ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.
* Provide compliance legal assertions to customers and other stakeholder.
* Develop and execute core compliance reporting.

General Responsibilities:
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Strategic leadership of Compliance, Trade and Customs compliance, defining
long term strategies and execute compliance management systems to ensure
regulatory compliance and corporate compliance in line with DPDHL compliance
management system and with due regard for the laws of the Kingdom.
* Engages in negotiations with external and internal stakeholders in relation to compliance, trade & customs compliance matters to ensure legal compliance and contractual parameters align to policy parameters.
* Set priorities for the function and align its activities to support achievement of business objectives without compromising on compliance standards, guidelines and rules.
* Regularly monitor regional adherence to all internal and external policies, guidelines, laws and regulations by use of data analytics, Internal Control System and other methods.
* Establishes and maintains risk assessments including mitigating steps and follow-up in all operations.
* Develop and deploy training program to respond to entity needs for all compliance, trade & customs compliance.
* Establish and implement communication plans to assure awareness of compliance, trade and customs compliance topics and thus shape compliance culture.
* Provide binding responses to emerging questions and take binding ad-hoc decisions in compliance, trade and customs compliance questions.
* Leads and oversees all compliance incident and whistleblowing investigations in accordance with policy and legal parameters, ensuring effective engagement with relevant stakeholder groups to assure thorough investigations are conduct.

Qualification:
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Bachelor 's degree in business administration, Law or Equivalent.
* Profession Qualification in Law. (Mandatory)
* MBA in Business Administration or Law. (Preferable)
* ‎12 +years' experience in a Compliance & Trade Compliance global complex environment, having indepth experience of regional compliance regulation and legal landscapes, with at least ‎8 years of leadership experience
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Additional knowledge and abilities:

‎1. Extensive experience of supporting and advising Board and senior
committees, with audit, risk and governance experience preferably gained
within a registry, professional or regulatory environment.
‎2. Experience in governance systems and structures including auditing skills,
risk management, investigations, complaint handling and report writing.
‎3. Proven experience in quality standards and continuous improvement systems
and approach.
‎4. Experience of handling complex appeals and investigations.
‎5. Experience of writing and implementing policies, procedures, and
department handbooks.

Knowledge & Skills:
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Apply complex technical knowledge of job area typically obtained through
advanced education and work experience
* Senior Leadership, works independently with limited supervision, self-motivated individual capable of negotiating with global and regional contacts
* Senior team leadership enabling a team to effect change
* Ability to navigate significantly complex business operations and technical legal parameters with complex stakeholder groups at Board level
* Ability to enforce processes and procedure against operational resistance
* Ability to influence developments and ensure compliance without direct reporting relationship
* Well balanced between customer centric approach and exposure to the Company, as well as appearance to deal with decision makers on top level

Why join DHL Supply chain?

As the world 's largest contract logistics specialist, we create competitive
advantage for customers through customized logistics solutions based on
globally standardized warehousing, transportation and integrated services
components. We bring sector expertise, global scale and local knowledge to
design and manage supply chains from raw materials and manufacturing to
finished goods delivery and return services.

Website
https://www.logistics.dhl/gb-en/home/our-divisions/supply-chain/contact-our-
experts.html

Industry
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Company size
‎10,001+ employees
‎54,799 on LinkedIn Includes members with current employer listed as DHL Supply
Chain, including part-time roles.

Founded
‎1969

Specialties
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Consulting, Contract Manufacture,
Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, Service Part Logistics, Kitting and Assembly,
Managed Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Real Estate, In-Plant Logistics,
Environmental Compliance, Automotive, Technology, packaging, ecommerce,
ecommerce, supply chain, transport, fulfilment, packaging, real estate,
commercial real estate, trucking, two man home delivery, distribution center,
MRO, Service Logistics, Retail, Consumer, Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing,
Engineering, healthcare, pharma, life science, and clinical trials, Deutsche
Post DHL (DPDHL) is the logistics provider of the world with over ‎520,000
employees in more than ‎220 countries and territories.