About the Role
We are looking for a Trade Specialist with focus on Export Control / US Re-Export Control and Export processing for our European Global Trade Team.
In this role you will ensure compliant, timely, and business-enabling export operations by managing export licensing, classification (ECCN/ECN), sanctions/embargo screening, technology related controls, and recordkeeping.
You will partner Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering and Legal to optimize the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) and reduce export-control risks without slowing down the business. You will align frequently with the responsible Export Control Officer / Functional Leader of the other business unit to streamline processes. You will also process export shipments from Germany or the UK.
Responsibilities
- Product and technology classification (e.g., EU Dual‑Use vs. U.S. EAR/ITAR), assign ECCN/ECN and related HTS where needed.
- Maintain the classification database (SAP & E2Open) to keep data accurate.
- Conduct Restricted Party Screening (RPS) and Denied Party checks for customers, suppliers & end-users.
- Work with the Export Team and approve/hold/reject orders based on risk scoring.
- Document due diligence and escalation outcomes.
- Assess transactions against EU, U.S. OFAC/EAR, UK, and local measures (e.g., embargoes, sectoral sanctions, Russia, Iran, etc.).
- Prepare, submit and manage export license applications (e.g., BAFA in Germany, EU general authorizations)
- Ensure controls for technology transfer as part of the ICP
- Monitor regulatory updates
- Process export shipments end-to-end, including ATLAS filing in E2Open, tendering to Freight Forwarders and Parcel Carriers, follow-up on exit documentation (AGV).
Required Qualifications
- Completed commercial training (apprenticeship), ideally as a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk or industrial, wholesale, and foreign trade clerk.
- Minimum of 3 years of all-round experience in customs & trade (Export/Import), or comparable commercial experience in logistics, procurement, or supply chain management, here a minimum of 1 year of experience in Export Control and related tasks & regulations (e.g. EU Dual-Use, DE AWG regulation)
- Experience in Export shipment processing & ATLAS filing
- First experience in communication with Stakeholders of the business (e.g. engineers, products specialists) and authorities (e.g. customs, BAFA, trade consultants)
- Good oral and written communication skills in German & English
Desired Qualifications
- SAP 4/HANA
- ATLAS
