Richemont Product and Trade Compliance Specialist
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group comprising multiple maisons across watches, jewelry, leather goods and writing instruments. The group combines artisanal heritage with global distribution and selective retailing; as an employer it operates an international, matrixed environment where product excellence is matched by rigorous regulatory and commercial governance.
Richemont seeks a Product and Trade Compliance Specialist in Grand Prairie, Texas — oversee customs classification, export controls and trade regulatory compliance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and execute product and trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to U.S. and international customs, export control and sanctions regimes.
- Classify articles for customs and statistical reporting (HS/HTS, ECCN) and prepare or review import/export documentation, filings and declarations.
- Manage licensing, permit and filing processes (export licenses, bonded inventory, free trade agreements) and maintain records to support audits and regulatory inquiries.
- Perform denied‑party and sanctions screening, and coordinate escalation and remediation with legal and commercial stakeholders.
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, carriers and internal supply‑chain teams to resolve customs queries and optimize clearance processes.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments, internal controls testing and periodic training for commercial, logistics and product teams.
- Support internal and external audits; prepare compliance reports and recommend process improvements to reduce duty, tariff and regulatory risk.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations (HTS, EAR, ITAR where applicable), sanctions/embargo regimes and customs procedures.
- Proven experience with tariff classification, export licensing and customs filings in an international merchandise environment.
- Practical familiarity with trade compliance frameworks, record-keeping requirements and audit preparedness.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate regulatory positions to commercial, legal and operations teams.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Export Specialist) desirable but not mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires 3–5 years of progressive experience in trade compliance, customs brokerage, export controls or related roles within luxury goods, retail, manufacturing or third‑party logistics; demonstrable experience with cross-border shipments and regulatory interfaces is expected.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business, Law, Supply Chain or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA, within easy reach of Dallas–Fort Worth.
Culture
Richemont fosters a craftsmanship-driven culture that balances entrepreneurial creativity with exacting operational standards. Teams are international and cross-functional, with an emphasis on integrity, regulatory discipline and collaboration across product, legal and commercial functions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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