Vanderlande is a leading global partner in future-proof logistics process automation for distribution centers, airports, and the parcel market. Our comprehensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services – enables the delivery of fast, reliable, and efficient automation technology.
As a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we combine entrepreneurial engineering with a strong focus on operational excellence, reliability, and long‑term partnerships with our customers.
As Vanderlande continues to grow and further integrate its global operations, we are strengthening how we manage compliance, risk, and responsible business conduct across the organization. As part of this broader effort, we are strengthening our global Compliance Management System, which brings together all core compliance domains in a consistent and risk‑based way.
Trade Compliance is one of these core domains and plays a critical role in this. Our business operates across borders, supply chains, and regulatory environments where customs, export controls and sanctions directly impact how we operate, deliver and grow.
Within Trade Compliance, this means further developing and embedding a robust Internal Compliance Program (ICP), covering customs, export controls and sanctions. The current setup provides an operational foundation, with a strong opportunity to further align, standardize and mature this Trade Compliance ICP and embed it effectively within our broader Compliance Management System.
As Head of Global Trade Compliance, you will lead and further build Vanderlande’s global trade compliance function as an integral part of our Compliance, Risk & Ethics organization. You will report directly to the Director Ethics, Risk & Compliance, and be responsible for shaping and delivering a robust, future fit global trade compliance program.
You will lead a globally distributed team of three trade compliance professionals, with the opportunity to further develop the team’s capabilities and ways of working over time.
The scope covers all global trade compliance topics, including customs, export controls and sanctions, as well as sanctions screening frameworks and their application across the organization. You will further develop, implement, and continuously improve Vanderlande’s Trade Compliance Internal Compliance Program, and ensure its integration into the wider Compliance Management System.
This is a leadership role with a strong transformation component, requiring stakeholder engagement across functions, regions and management levels to further embed Trade Compliance in the way Vanderlande operates.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape a global Trade Compliance team in a business where international trade is at the heart of how we operate. You will combine team leadership with end-to-end ownership of the Trade Compliance program, working at the intersection of compliance, operations and global supply chains.
With direct exposure to senior leadership and stakeholders across different functions and all regions, you will have the mandate to further professionalize and embed Trade Compliance as a core compliance area within Vanderlande.
If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and ambitions, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV and cover letter. For further information, please contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at [email protected].
Vanderlande embraces diversity in all its forms. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
