Head of International Trade, Compliance & Development Maghreb

• 26 June 2026 • 80 - 100% • Indefinite period • French (Native language) • Chemin de Budron H 9, 1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne • Log in to see the salary estimate from jobup.ch GENERAL MISSION MPC Mélanges Produits Chimiques Sàrl is looking for a Head of International Trade, Compliance & Development Maghreb responsible for coordinating and developing the company's commercial, regulatory, documentary, and administrative operations between Europe and North African markets. The position involves permanent coordination between industrial, logistical, banking, regulatory, and commercial partners located notably in Switzerland, Belgium, France, Algeria, Libya, and other Maghreb countries. The job holder contributes to the development of MPC's activities, the securing of international operations, and the compliance of cross-border commercial flows. MAIN MISSIONS • International business development • Participate in the development of MPC's activities in the Maghreb markets. • Ensure the operational interface between European and North African partners. • Participate in the identification and structuring of new commercial partnerships. • Support the development of the company's activities in international markets. • Participate in the implementation of regional growth and expansion projects. • Foreign trade & regulatory compliance • Supervise the documentary compliance of international operations. • Ensure the monitoring of commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates, safety data sheets (SDS), and customs documents. • Guarantee compliance with regulations applicable to foreign trade operations. • Ensure the compliance of flows with ADR, CLP regulations and other applicable regulatory requirements. • Coordinate legal, fiduciary, insurance, and control body partners. • Banking coordination & international operations • Ensure the relationship with banking institutions involved in international operations. • Participate in the monitoring of bank domiciliation files, international payments, and documentary operations. • Contribute to the financial and regulatory securing of foreign trade operations. • Ensure the interface between commercial, banking, and logistical partners. • International logistical coordination • Supervise logistical flows between Europe and the Maghreb markets. • Coordinate operations with freight forwarders, carriers, and logistical partners. • Participate in the optimization of transport schemes and documentary flows. • Ensure the monitoring of supply and distribution operations. • Contribute to the overall performance of international operations. Mandatory requirements • University degree or equivalent in the fields of management, finance, audit, international trade, business law, or related field. • Minimum 15 years of professional experience in management, finance, audit, regulatory compliance, foreign trade, or international operations coordination functions. • Proven experience in the management or coordination of activities involving multiple partners and multiple jurisdictions. • Solid knowledge of commercial flows between Europe and the Maghreb. • In-depth knowledge of administrative, banking, customs, and regulatory procedures related to foreign trade operations with Algeria. • Proven experience in the documentary and administrative management of international operations. • Excellent written and oral mastery of French and Arabic. • Professional English. • Demonstrated ability to simultaneously coordinate several international partners. • Solid understanding of the economic and regulatory environment of Maghreb countries. • Availability for regular professional travel in Switzerland, Europe, and Maghreb countries. Assets Experience in the technical, industrial, or chemical products sector. Knowledge of ADR, CLP regulations, and the transport of regulated goods. Experience with operations involving industrial partners from the energy sector. Experience in business development in North African markets.