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About Lucid Motors Saudi Arabia

Lucid Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation, driving the world forward with proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. Our award-winning vehicles embody a "Compromise Nothing™" approach, refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, or ambition and integrity. We are seeking a Trade Compliance Duty Manager to join our team in Riyadh.

The Role

The Trade Compliance Duty Manager will oversee all activities related to customs duty management, including duty exemption programs, import/export control, and customs compliance. This full-time role ensures that goods move in and out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in compliance with local and international regulations, while maximizing cost efficiency through effective duty exemption strategies. The Manager will lead a team, manage compliance activities with various local regulators, ensure accurate documentation, liaise with government authorities, and safeguard the organization from compliance risks. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in trade compliance, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s customs duty exemption programs, ensuring eligibility, approvals, and renewals are maintained.
• Oversee the submission and follow-up of duty exemption requests with governmental entities.
• Monitor compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations and ensure accurate reporting for duty-exempt transactions.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs through proper duty exemption utilization.
• Oversee import/export compliance operations, including HS classification, valuation, and licensing requirements.
• Manage and monitor import/export licenses, permits, and special authorizations.
• Ensure accurate documentation for customs clearance (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, etc.).
• Implement and enforce internal controls for import/export processes to mitigate regulatory risks.
• Conduct restricted party screenings and end-use/end-user checks for controlled exports.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Saudi Customs, GAZT/ZATCA, SFDA, SASO, and international trade regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update policies and procedures related to duty exemption and trade compliance.
• Conduct periodic internal audits and prepare for external government audits.
• Investigate and report suspected violations of customs or trade regulations, ensuring corrective actions.
• Maintain centralized recordkeeping for all import/export and duty exemption activities.
• Lead, train, and supervise the Duty Compliance team.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Build and maintain relationships with customs authorities, free zone authorities, and service providers.
• Provide training and awareness sessions to employees on customs duty exemption and import/export controls.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in trade compliance or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities to manage and develop a compliance team.
• Proven technical expertise in trade compliance, including duty exemption programs, import/export control, and customs regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and liaise effectively with government authorities.

Compensation and Benefits

Lucid Motors offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. Lucid Motors is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If accommodation is needed to participate in the application process, please contact T@***************************.