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To support our Global Logistics, Product & Trade Compliance Department we are looking for a

Product & Trade Compliance Specialist (100%)

Duration: Permanent
Start: October 2026

As a Product & Trade Compliance Specialist, you will play a role in ensuring regulatory compliance within an ever-evolving global regulatory landscape.
You will be instrumental in navigating complex trade regulations, mitigating operational and financial risks, and contributing significantly to IWC's robust compliance framework. This position covers a broad spectrum of tasks in the areas of trade, customs, risk monitoring, product compliance and much more. This position offers a unique opportunity to support our global operations, ensuring compliance in a dynamic international environment.

YOUR MISSION AT IWC.

• Responsibility for a broad range of topics, including Trade Compliance, Customs, Preferential Origin, Swiss Made Origin, Product Compliance, and Environmental regulations.
• Project Management: Lead and contribute to current regulatory projects ensuring compliance for various product groups.
• International Trade Management: Oversee preferential origin status in GTS SAP E4 Hana, manage long-term supplier declaration runs in SAP and generate KPIs for leveraging preferential origin.
• Risk Management & Communication: Conduct internal risk analyses, prepare reports and inform on emerging risks.
• Trade & Customs Monitoring: Track and inform stakeholders about relevant regulatory news and publish critical updates via different communication channels.
• Internal support: Act as a point of contact for interfaces addressing ad-hoc questions and offering project assistance on all Product and Trade Compliance topics.
• Training: Drive internal awareness for regulatory topics by developing trainings and by producing accessible materials and informational updates.

HOW YOU BECOME PART OF THE JOURNEY.

• Degree in Business Administration, International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field. Alternatively, a commercial apprenticeship with relevant further education and practical experience.
• First professional experience in Trade Compliance, Customs, Import/Export, Logistics or a related field. Experience in an international business environment is an advantage. Exposure to regulatory or compliance-related topics is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Basic understanding of Customs, Preferential Origin, Export Control or Trade Compliance topics. Interest in learning and developing expertise in international trade regulations. Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office applications is an advantage. Analytical mindset and willingness to work with data and regulations.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Structured and reliable way of working combined with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks as well as a solution-oriented mindset and attention to detail.
• Interest in international trade and regulatory topics. Willingness to continuously develop professional expertise. Enjoy working in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US.

IWC offers you a challenging working environment: rooted in Switzerland, but operating successfully internationally. We combine tradition with innovation and attach great importance to change management, training and further education as well as personal development. Find below a selection of fringe benefits provided by us:

• Daily food & beverage allowance of CHF 7, redeem-able in the in-house restaurant and selected restaurants in Schaffhausen.
• Yearly health insurance contribution of CHF 2'340 for full-time contracts.
• Annual contribution to public transportation abonnements of up to CHF 1'500 for contracts of at least one year.
• 25 days vacation annually (30 days as of the age of 50), 5 additional bridge compensation days.
• Special conditions on selected IWC & Richemont products.
• Diverse health & wellbeing initiatives and programs, including financial support for external childcare.
• IWC Sport Club (est. 1972) for sport enthusiasts.
• Attractive workplace adjacent to the river rhine, inviting for social activities amongst colleagues.