Jesús Lorente
Senior Trade and Customs Manager Emea @Lear Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Trade and Customs Manager Emea @Lear Corporation
Munich, DE
Leading Customs & Trade Compliance for the EMEA region, covering 30+ manufacturing locations across multiple business divisions. Managing a team of Customs Country Managers in Morocco, Spain, Germany, Poland, Tunisia, and the UK, with additional functional reports in Serbia and North Macedonia.Core ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement best‑in‑class customs procedures to optimize duty savings while ensuring full regulatory compliance across EMEA.Lead the deployment of new customs applications in several countries, including modules for customs declarations, preferential origin, and inward processing relief (IPR).Coordinate and mentor country customs managers, ensuring aligned standards, consistent execution, and strong compliance culture.Advise senior leadership on customs implications of new supply chain flows, enabling compliant, cost‑efficient, and resilient logistics strategies.Oversee and continuously improve AEO programs across the region.Act as primary interface with customs authorities throughout EMEA, fostering transparent and constructive regulatory relationships.Identify customs and trade compliance risks, propose mitigation strategies, and drive corrective actions.Develop and deliver targeted training programs to strengthen compliance capabilities across the organization.
EDUCATION
University of Valencia
Posgraduation Diploma in EU Customs law, Customs law
Aussenwirtschats-Akademie
Fernlehrgang Exportkontrolle, Export Controls
Universitat de Barcelona
Master in International Business and Foreign Trade, International Business
Universitat de Barcelona
Business Management, Business
University of Valencia
Postgraduate Degree, Customs law
ABOUT JESÚS LORENTE
Senior Customs & Trade Compliance leader with extensive experience driving regulatory excellence, duty optimization, and supply chain resilience across EMEA and global operations. I have led compliance programs for complex manufacturing networks spanning 30+ sites and over 60 employees, managing multi‑country teams across EMEA with special focus in Morocco, Spain, Germany, Poland, Tunisia, the UK, and functional reports in Serbia and North Macedonia. My work blends strategic vision with hands‑on operational leadership, ensuring compliant, efficient, and cost‑optimized trade flows in highly regulated environments.I have delivered major compliance achievements, including leading Brexit implementation for UK operations, maximizing duty savings through special customs procedures, securing AEO certifications, and integrating new plants and acquired groups into the Thermal Comfort Systems division across Poland, Serbia, Germany, and Tunisia. I also supported the compliant launch of new manufacturing operations in Morocco and Tunisia and contributed to global customs program harmonization in previous roles.My expertise covers customs compliance program design, supply chain security (AEO), tariff classification, valuation, FTA management, import/export operations, and the deployment of customs applications and automation tools. I am recognized for my ability to synthesize complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable strategies and for building strong relationships with customs authorities and cross‑functional partners.Originally from Spain, I bring a truly international perspective, having lived and worked in France, England, India, and Germany. I am fluent in Spanish, French, English, German, and Catalan, enabling me to operate effectively in multicultural environments and lead diverse teams across regions.
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