EMEA Compliance and Data Protection Leader
Solliciteren
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België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-12Online to:
2026-04-13EUR 20.00 HOUR
EMEA Compliance and Data Protection Leader
Dematic has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Compliance and Data Protection Leader to lead our EMEA region through support and implement the KION Corporate Compliance/Data Protection programs. This role is critical to ensuring our operations align with regional laws, global standards, and ethical business practices. You'll be the go-to expert for compliance and ethical business conduct, GDPR, and local data protection laws—helping us build trust with customers, regulators, and employees.
You will report to the Dematic Compliance Officer and manage the EMEA compliance representatives and data protection coordinators in this role. This will be a very hands-on role that requires close collaboration with every function.
In alignment with the Dematic Compliance Officer and KION Data Protection Officer
We Offer
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Learn More Here:
Tasks And Qualifications
Compliance Leadership:
Contributes to setting the compliance strategy for region.
Develops, initiates, maintains, and updates regional and local strategic compliance policies and procedures.
Manages day-to-day operation of the compliance program: Training (incl. training material), risk assessments of the overseen entities, whistleblowing management, 3rd party screening (also in M&A processes), and conflict of interest checks.
Contributes to and works closely with functions having an interface to compliance, e.g. sustainability, legal, HR, Internal Audit, Internal Investigations.
Promote a culture of integrity and accountability through ongoing education and communication.
Data Protection Leadership
Advise and support business units on all data protection matters, especially in an international context.
Assess and accompany projects and business processes regarding data protection and compliance (GDPR, Data Act, AI Act, etc.).
Draft, review, and maintain data protection documentation, in particular records of processing activities, privacy notices, and data processing agreements (DPAs).
Handle and document data protection incidents (data breaches) and support communication with authorities and data subjects.
Conduct and follow up on data protection audits as well as training and awareness sessions for employees.
Support the development and implementation of data protection policies and processes, including the evaluation of new technologies and digital business models.
Collaborate closely with IT, HR, and other relevant departments, as well as with international teams.
Design and deliver compliance and data protection trainings across EMEA teams.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Regularly report on the status of compliance and data protection to local managing directors, boards of directors, and region leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
Legal/Law Degree/ Successfully completed first state examination in law (or comparable university degree).
At least two years of relevant professional experience in data protection, ideally in an international corporate environment.
In-depth knowledge of compliance and data protection law (especially GDPR) and initial practical experience with international data protection requirements.
Excellent analytical skills, structured and solution-oriented working style.
Fluent in English.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills and assertiveness.
Desirable
Experience in project-based businesses, including experience working with international project teams.
Experience with data protection management tools (e.g., OneTrust).
Experience working with international project teams.
Strong IT affinity and interest in new technologies and their data protection implications.
Willingness to continuously develop expertise in data protection and related legal fields.
Proficiency in an additional language would be an asset.
People management experience
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
You will report to the Dematic Compliance Officer and manage the EMEA compliance representatives and data protection coordinators in this role. This will be a very hands-on role that requires close collaboration with every function.
In alignment with the Dematic Compliance Officer and KION Data Protection Officer
We Offer
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Learn More Here:
Tasks And Qualifications
Compliance Leadership:
Contributes to setting the compliance strategy for region.
Develops, initiates, maintains, and updates regional and local strategic compliance policies and procedures.
Manages day-to-day operation of the compliance program: Training (incl. training material), risk assessments of the overseen entities, whistleblowing management, 3rd party screening (also in M&A processes), and conflict of interest checks.
Contributes to and works closely with functions having an interface to compliance, e.g. sustainability, legal, HR, Internal Audit, Internal Investigations.
Promote a culture of integrity and accountability through ongoing education and communication.
Data Protection Leadership
Advise and support business units on all data protection matters, especially in an international context.
Assess and accompany projects and business processes regarding data protection and compliance (GDPR, Data Act, AI Act, etc.).
Draft, review, and maintain data protection documentation, in particular records of processing activities, privacy notices, and data processing agreements (DPAs).
Handle and document data protection incidents (data breaches) and support communication with authorities and data subjects.
Conduct and follow up on data protection audits as well as training and awareness sessions for employees.
Support the development and implementation of data protection policies and processes, including the evaluation of new technologies and digital business models.
Collaborate closely with IT, HR, and other relevant departments, as well as with international teams.
Design and deliver compliance and data protection trainings across EMEA teams.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Regularly report on the status of compliance and data protection to local managing directors, boards of directors, and region leadership teams.
Required Qualifications
Legal/Law Degree/ Successfully completed first state examination in law (or comparable university degree).
At least two years of relevant professional experience in data protection, ideally in an international corporate environment.
In-depth knowledge of compliance and data protection law (especially GDPR) and initial practical experience with international data protection requirements.
Excellent analytical skills, structured and solution-oriented working style.
Fluent in English.
Strong team player with excellent communication skills and assertiveness.
Desirable
Experience in project-based businesses, including experience working with international project teams.
Experience with data protection management tools (e.g., OneTrust).
Experience working with international project teams.
Strong IT affinity and interest in new technologies and their data protection implications.
Willingness to continuously develop expertise in data protection and related legal fields.
Proficiency in an additional language would be an asset.
People management experience
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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