Customs & Export Control Specialist (all genders)

IMS Nanofabrication GmbH; Brunn am Gebirge; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Team culture

Flexible work hours

Canteen subsidies

Shuttle and parking options

Health and wellbeing programs

Bonus program

Company bike program

Team events

Employee discounts

Job summary

IMS Nanofabrication, headquartered in Austria with a global footprint, seeks a Customs & Export Control Specialist to manage import/export activities and ensure regulatory compliance. You will work with internal teams and external partners to implement trade controls and improve processes.

The role requires hands-on experience in customs and trade compliance, plus strong analytical and collaboration skills to navigate evolving regulations across regions.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of customs regulations and export control laws.
• Experience managing import/export processes and trade compliance requirements.
• Ability to classify products for customs and export control purposes.

Responsibilities

• Manage import and export activities, including customs declarations and documentation.
• Perform tariff classification, customs valuation, and origin determinations.
• Conduct export control screenings and dual-use assessments.
• Prepare and track export license applications and renewals.
• Review shipping documents and ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain audit-ready records for declarations and classifications.
• Support risk assessments and internal audits.
• Act as contact for brokers, forwarders, and authorities.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on trade compliance topics.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update internal processes.
• Support process improvement and digitalization initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional trade projects.

Skills

Trade compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Freight forwarding clerk education

Customs/export control certifications

Tools

SAP GTS

Amber Road

MIC

Descartes

Job description

Customs & Export Control Specialist (all genders)

• Full-time
• Department: Shipping & Customs

At IMS Nanofabrication, we shape the future — one nanometer at a time. Headquartered in Austria, with subsidiaries in Vienna, Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, we are a global leader in semiconductor technology. Our cutting-edge mask writers power the world's most advanced chip manufacturing, making high-performance smartphones, PCs, and data centers possible. By pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication, we enable innovation at the smallest scale — driving progress on a global level.

Do you have solid hands-on experience in customs and trade compliance and are looking for a role where you can take on more responsibility and expand your expertise? As our Customs & Export Control Specialist, you will work independently on day-to-day import and export compliance tasks — from tariff classification and customs declarations to export control screenings and license applications. You will be a trusted contact for internal teams and external partners, contribute to the continuous improvement of our trade compliance processes, and help keep our operations ahead of a constantly evolving regulatory landscape.

What you will do

• Manage import and export activities, including the preparation of customs declarations, documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Perform tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin determinations
• Conduct export control screenings, including dual-use assessments and restricted-party checks
• Prepare and track export license applications, permits, and renewals
• Review shipping documents, invoices, and customs records for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain up-to-date and audit-ready records related to customs declarations, export classifications, and compliance checks
• Maintain customs and export control procedures and internal controls
• Support risk assessments and internal audits, and contribute to the implementation of corrective actions
• Act as a contact point for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and authorities
• Provide guidance to internal teams (Logistics, Procurement, Sales) on customs and export control topics
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments, and contribute to the update of internal processes
• Support process improvement and digitalization initiatives in trade compliance
• Contribute to cross-functional projects involving international trade or supply chain topics

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Freight forwarding clerk education or a relevant certification (e.g., P36 Customs Officer, P37 Customs Broker) is a plus
• Preferably professional certifications in customs or export control (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Professional, Customs Specialist)
• Solide knowledge of customs regulations, export control laws, and international trade compliance (e.g., HS codes, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EAR, ITAR)
• Practical experience managing import/export processes, customs declarations, and trade compliance requirements
• Ability to classify products for customs and export control purposes, including dual-use assessments
• Experience with customs or trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Amber Road, MIC, Descartes)
• Knowledge of free trade agreements, preferential origin rules, and international customs frameworks
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across internal teams and with external partners
• High integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility for compliance obligations

What you can look forward to:

• Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environment
• Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the future
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours,the option to work from home
• Catering: Subsidized canteen, fresh fruit and drinks right in the office
• Mobility: Shuttle bus for a comfortable journey, free parking spaces, e-charging stations for cars and motorcycles, bicycle parking spaces with e-bike charging station
• Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
• Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve more
• Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable price
• Events & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes together
• Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discounts

With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 50.000 € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.

No matter where you are from, how you live, what you believe in - we look forward to receiving your application! What counts for us is the person, not the label. That's why we welcome your unique perspective.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either. This way we can concentrate on the essentials: your qualifications and experience!