Michael Kors Global Trade Compliance Manager

Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion brand within the Capri Holdings portfolio, alongside Jimmy Choo and Versace. The brand operates across retail, wholesale and digital channels with a creative, fast-paced commercial ethos and extensive international supply-chain and distribution operations.

1. Lead and oversee global trade compliance programs across Capri Holdings regions (NA, EMEA, APAC) and brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace), including audits, risk assessments and corrective action plans.
2. Maintain and interpret up-to-date knowledge of global customs laws, labeling and packaging regulations and translate regulatory changes into operational requirements.
3. Design, deliver and manage compliance training for new hires and existing employees across regions to ensure consistent adherence to trade policies.
4. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (logistics, distribution, production, sourcing, legal, tax, finance) and external parties (suppliers, logistics providers, government agencies, auditors).
5. Develop, implement and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures and controls to mitigate risk and reduce downstream supply-chain costs.
6. Represent the company in trade and industry groups and communicate audit results, regulatory updates and compliance risks to senior management.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a closely related field.
2. 7–10 years of hands-on trade compliance experience, preferably in a multi-brand retail or consumer goods environment.
3. Proven experience with audit management, regulatory inquiries and corrective action planning.
4. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
5. Demonstrable experience in data analytics, project management and process improvement methodologies.
6. Solid understanding of legal, labeling, packaging and supply-chain processes as they relate to international trade.
7. Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, initiative-driven mindset.

1. Audit management
2. Data analytics
3. Project management
4. Compliance training development and delivery
5. Trade policy development
6. Stakeholder engagement
7. Process improvement / continuous improvement

7–10 years of progressive trade compliance experience with responsibility for customs, audits, regulatory interpretation and corrective actions in an international supply-chain environment; experience across multiple regions and with cross-functional collaboration is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a closely related field.

Cross-brand discount; exclusive employee sales; paid parental leave; generous holiday schedule and vacation days; Summer Fridays; internal mobility across Capri brands; Thrive Wellness Program; LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program; #FeelGreat employee initiatives; meal vouchers; transport reimbursement; health insurance and income protection.

Michael Kors cultivates a creative, fast-paced and collaborative workplace with a strong commercial focus and global outlook. The employer emphasises cross-brand mobility, inclusivity and a team-oriented approach, encouraging initiative and professional growth across Capri Holdings.