MEA Transport Performance and Customs Compliance Manager
Today New Cairo, Egypt
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- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Manufacturing
MEA Transport Performance & Customs Compliance Manager
Role purpose
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of transport performance and customs compliance across MEA, ensuring strong operational governance, digital visibility, partner performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
Ideal profile
Short Version :
We are looking for an MEA Transport Performance & Customs Compliance Manager based in Egypt to drive transport performance, digital visibility, logistics partner management and customs compliance across the MEA region. The role will lead KPI governance, continuous improvement, process standardization, transport transformation and customs compliance initiatives while working closely with country teams, Procurement, global functions and logistics partners.
Ready to make your mark in transport innovation? Apply today!
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* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.
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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Role purpose
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of transport performance and customs compliance across MEA, ensuring strong operational governance, digital visibility, partner performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
Ideal profile
Role purpose
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of transport performance and customs compliance across MEA, ensuring strong operational governance, digital visibility, partner performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Drive transport performance across MEA, including service level, lead time, cost, capacity, and delivery reliability.
- Deploy and enhance transport visibility and digital capabilities, including dashboards, KPIs, and performance management tools.
- Lead freight forwarder and carrier performance, with structured reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement the MEA customs compliance strategy, ensuring consistent governance and adherence to local regulations and company standards.
- Standardize transport and customs processes across countries and drive best practices.
- Support network optimization, cost reduction, BCP and transformation projects across MEA.
- Work closely with country supply chain teams, Procurement, Finance, Customs, Global Transport and external logistics partners.
- Build country capabilities through training, governance and clear ownership of KPIs and compliance requirements.
Ideal profile
- 5-7 years of experience in international transport, freight forwarding, logistics performance and/or customs compliance.
- Strong knowledge of air, ocean and road freight, ideally with MEA exposure.
- Experience managing 3PLs, freight forwarders and carriers.
- Strong analytical and digital mindset, ideally with Power BI and transport management systems.
- Experience in customs governance, compliance or trade processes.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across multiple countries and cultures.
- Fluent English; Arabic would be an advantage.
Short Version :
We are looking for an MEA Transport Performance & Customs Compliance Manager based in Egypt to drive transport performance, digital visibility, logistics partner management and customs compliance across the MEA region. The role will lead KPI governance, continuous improvement, process standardization, transport transformation and customs compliance initiatives while working closely with country teams, Procurement, global functions and logistics partners.
Ready to make your mark in transport innovation? Apply today!
Rewards designed for you
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It's more than just pay and benefits-it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we're here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page .
* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Responsibilities
MEA Transport Performance & Customs Compliance ManagerRole purpose
Lead the deployment and continuous improvement of transport performance and customs compliance across MEA, ensuring strong operational governance, digital visibility, partner performance, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Drive transport performance across MEA, including service level, lead time, cost, capacity, and delivery reliability.
- Deploy and enhance transport visibility and digital capabilities, including dashboards, KPIs, and performance management tools.
- Lead freight forwarder and carrier performance, with structured reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement the MEA customs compliance strategy, ensuring consistent governance and adherence to local regulations and company standards.
- Standardize transport and customs processes across countries and drive best practices.
- Support network optimization, cost reduction, BCP and transformation projects across MEA.
- Work closely with country supply chain teams, Procurement, Finance, Customs, Global Transport and external logistics partners.
- Build country capabilities through training, governance and clear ownership of KPIs and compliance requirements.
Ideal profile
- 5-7 years of experience in international transport, freight forwarding, logistics performance and/or customs compliance.
- Strong knowledge of air, ocean and road freight, ideally with MEA exposure.
- Experience managing 3PLs, freight forwarders and carriers.
- Strong analytical and digital mindset, ideally with Power BI and transport management systems.
- Experience in customs governance, compliance or trade processes.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work across multiple countries and cultures.
- Fluent English; Arabic would be an advantage.
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