Trade Compliance Duty Manager

The role

The Duty and Compliance Manager oversees customs duty management, duty exemption programs, import/export control, and customs compliance. This person leads a team to ensure goods move in and out of the Kingdom in compliance with local and international regulations.

What you will do

• Lead and manage customs duty exemption programs.
• Oversee submission and follow-up of duty exemption requests with governmental entities.
• Monitor compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations.
• Oversee import/export compliance operations including HS classification, valuation, and licensing.
• Manage and monitor import/export licenses, permits, and special authorizations.
• Ensure accurate documentation for customs clearance.
• Implement and enforce internal controls for import/export processes.
• Conduct restricted party screenings and end-use/end-user checks.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Customs, GAZT/ZATCA, SFDA, SASO, and international trade regulations.
• Lead, train, and supervise the Duty Compliance team.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, International Business, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or Law.
• 7–10 years of experience in customs and trade compliance.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Hands-on experience in Saudi Customs’ FASAH platform and ZATCA systems.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Customs procedures, GCC customs laws, and international trade regulations.
• Expertise in duty exemption policies and their application to industrial/manufacturing projects.
• Advanced knowledge of import/export control, including HS classification, valuation, and free trade agreements.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with government authorities and third-party providers.
• Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and trade compliance tools.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of SASO/SABER and SFDA conformity programs
• Professional certifications in trade compliance
• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.