International Trade Manager

**International Trade Manager** **Company:** STB Colombia MENA **Job Summary** STB Colombia MENA is seeking a strategic and results\-driven International Trade Manager to lead cross\-border commercial operations, import/export compliance, trade corridor expansion, and supply chain logistics between Colombia, Latin America, and the MENA (Middle East \& North Africa) region. Reporting directly to the Regional Managing Director, you will manage international vendor and buyer agreements, optimize duty/tariff structures, ensure strict customs regulatory compliance, and drive revenue growth across key international trade routes. **Key Responsibilities** * **Trade Operations \& Strategy:** Direct international import/export strategies, trade execution, and commercial transactions linking Latin American producers with MENA market distribution channels. * **Regulatory \& Customs Compliance:** Ensure all shipments comply with regional trade regulations, customs clearance frameworks, free\-zone rules, certificates of origin, and international trade laws (GCC Customs, Colombian DIAN, and trade agreements). * **Vendor \& Buyer Management:** Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers, distributors, ocean/air freight carriers, and local logistics partners across both regions. * **Contract \& Incoterms Negotiation:** Negotiate international supply contracts, pricing structures, shipping terms (Incoterms 2020\), and payment arrangements (Letters of Credit, Trade Finance) to safeguard company margins and minimize risk. * **Market Expansion \& Business Development:** Identify emerging product demand trends, evaluate new market entry strategies, and build trade pipelines across target Arab and Latin American commercial sectors. * **Supply Chain Optimization:** Collaborate with logistics and finance teams to track transit lead times, reduce freight costs, optimize inventory turnover, and manage currency exchange and commodity price risks. **Qualifications \& Requirements** * **Experience:** 6\+ years of progressive leadership in international trade, global logistics, cross\-border business development, or export management, with explicit experience in LATAM or MENA commercial trade corridors. * **Regulatory Mastery:** Deep understanding of international trade laws, customs documentation, Incoterms 2020, trade finance mechanisms (LCs, Escrow, Guarantees), and international shipping logistics. * **Skills:** Strong commercial negotiation skills, financial acumen, cross\-cultural relationship management, and risk mitigation expertise. * **Education:** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Trade, Global Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, or a related field. * **Languages:** Professional fluency in English and Spanish is required; working knowledge of Arabic is a distinct advantage. **Benefits** * Competitive tax\-free salary package with executive annual performance bonuses * Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage for employee and dependents * Annual return airfare allowance to home country * End\-of\-service gratuity in accordance with UAE Labor Law * Flexible hybrid work schedule and international business travel opportunities الراتب المدفوع: ﷼١٬٦٥٠٫٠٠٠ لكل شهر موقع العمل: بشكل شخصي