SANJINA KARIC
Dietikon
Kurzprofil
Senior customs and international trade professional with more than 10 years of relevant experience in multinational industrial and logistics environments. Combines operational customs knowledge with multi-entity governance, functional process ownership and transformation. Built customs clearance structures from the ground up and developed compliance frameworks, controls, tools and training. Experience spans valuation, classification, origin, preferential trade, FTAs, customs procedures, broker coordination and audits. Defines SAP GTS / trade compliance process and business requirements at the business/process-owner interface.
Übersicht
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Berufserfahrung
Customs & Export Control Manager
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials | EMEA Composites Parts
2025.12 - 2026.10
- Own Trade Compliance and Export Control processes across entities, defining responsibilities and driving standardization, governance and continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain Internal Compliance Programs covering governance, controls, risk assessments, escalation procedures and training.
- Manage customs, tariff classification, valuation, origin and preferential trade, including FTA requirements, proof of origin and Authorized Exporter / REX.
- Drive digitalization through automated controls and system-supported workflows; define process, business and master-data requirements for SAP GTS / trade compliance systems.
- Develop origin calculation, Incoterms guidance and compliance decision tools for consistent application across sites.
- Lead and support audits, regulatory reviews and corrective actions; coordinate high-risk transaction escalations with Legal, management and external advisors.
- Engage authorities and customs brokers; deliver training and advise Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service and Finance.
- Lead EU, Swiss and applicable U.S. export control compliance, including sanctions, licensing, technology transfers and end-use controls.
- Multi-entity EMEA scope
Operations Manager/ Customs & Export Compliance Lead
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
2022.09 - 2025.11
- Managed customs and trade compliance processes across Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Canada and Slovakia, supporting cross-border business models.
- Managed customs, VAT and warehousing topics, including U.S. bonded warehouse arrangements and intercompany stock movements.
- Advised on duties, FTAs, origin, Incoterms and supply chain setups; coordinated customs brokers and external providers.
- Improved processes, assessed operational and compliance risks and implemented corrective actions across entities.
- Managed three direct reports and coordinated Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance and external partners.
- Lenzburg, Switzerland
Import/Export Specialist - Foreign Trade Process Builder
Wingtra AG
Zurich
2021.12 - 2022.08
- Built and professionalized the foreign trade setup for imports, exports and customs compliance.
- Improved customs and export processes, coordinated worldwide shipments and developed export control policies, standards and training.
Export Back Office Specialist/Operational Back Office Lead
Printcolor AG
Berikon
2019.05 - 2021.11
- Led export operations, customs documentation and invoicing, including support for U.S. imports; coordinated brokers and logistics providers and resolved discrepancies.
Trade Finance Specialist
Credit Suisse AG
Zurich
2015.02 - 2017.12
- Processed letters of credit and documentary collections; advised clients on documentary requirements and transaction execution.
Export Specialist
Bucher Hydraulics AG
Neuheim
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Managed exports, customs documentation and trade finance documents; supported classification, origin and preference and advised on Incoterms.
- Coordinated transport, warehouses and customs clearance, including IATA and IMO/IMDG dangerous goods.
Distributionslogistik
Mettler-Toledo AG
Urdorf
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Managed distribution and exports for China, the USA and Western Europe, including customs documentation, origin certificates, trade finance documents and dangerous goods.
Head of Export
TNT AG
Buchs
1998.01 - 2002.01
- Built the EU customs clearance setup from the ground up, defining processes, responsibilities and operational controls.
- Managed approximately 50 employees; led export and customs operations, handled authority escalations and trained employees on customs procedures.
Ausbildung
Higher Professional Qualification - International Trade
HFA - Höhere Fachschule für Außenwirtschaft
Zürich 2001.01 - 2003.01
Commercial Diploma / Business Administration Qualification -
Handelschule Baden
1993.01 - 1994.01
Kompetenzen
- Customs governance & process ownership Valuation & classification Origin, preference & FTAs Customs procedures & broker coordination Risk controls & audit readiness Digitalization & master-data requirements SAP GTS business requirements Functional leadership & capability building
LANGUAGES
Deutsch
Fließend (C2)
C2
Englisch
Fachkundig (C1)
C1
Italienisch
Fortgeschritten (B1)
B1
Kroatisch
Fließend (C2)
C2
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://linkedin.com/in/sanjina-karic-ab7226021
Zertifizierung
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, Swiss Customs, Origin & Preferential Trade; Incoterms & International Trade Compliance; SECO Export Control & Sanctions; EU / Swiss / U.S. Sanctions., AWA: US (Re-)Export Controls (11/2024); EU/German Export Control (03-04/2025); Military Goods / Rüstungsgüter (11/2025)., IATA DGR and IMO/IMDG recurrent certifications; additional dangerous goods training.
Zeitleiste
Customs & Export Control Manager
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials | EMEA Composites Parts
2025.12 - 2026.10
Operations Manager/ Customs & Export Compliance Lead
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
2022.09 - 2025.11
Import/Export Specialist - Foreign Trade Process Builder
Wingtra AG
2021.12 - 2022.08
Export Back Office Specialist/Operational Back Office Lead
Printcolor AG
2019.05 - 2021.11
Trade Finance Specialist
Credit Suisse AG
2015.02 - 2017.12
Export Specialist
Bucher Hydraulics AG
2011.01 - 2015.01
Distributionslogistik
Mettler-Toledo AG
2008.01 - 2010.01
Higher Professional Qualification - International Trade
HFA - Höhere Fachschule für Außenwirtschaft
2001.01 - 2003.01
Head of Export
TNT AG
1998.01 - 2002.01
Commercial Diploma / Business Administration Qualification -
Handelschule Baden
1993.01 - 1994.01