Senior Customs & Export Control Expert (all genders)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Brunn am Gebirge; Hybrid; EUR 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Career development

Flexible working hours

Home office option

Catering subsidies

Shuttle service and parking

Health support

Zusammenfassung

IMS Nanofabrication seeks a Senior Customs & Export Control Expert (all genders) to ensure full regulatory compliance across import and export operations. The role collaborates with Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Legal, and external partners to streamline processes and drive digitalization.

You will assess regulatory changes, maintain audit-ready records, and lead training across teams to minimize risk and support global trade initiatives. Attractive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Freight forwarding clerk education or relevant certification (e.g., P36 Customs Officer, P37 Customs Broker)
• Professional certifications in customs or export control (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Professional, Customs Specialist)
• Strong 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
• Experience in multinational organizations or global supply chain environments
• Solid understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, and audit processes in a trade compliance context
• Excellent 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
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes
• High integrity, confidentiality, and a strong sense of responsibility for compliance obligations

Aufgaben

• Ensure full compliance with customs, trade, and export control laws and regulations (EU Dual-Use, EAR, ITAR)
• Manage import/export activities with accurate documentation, declarations, and regulatory adherence
• Determine tariff classifications, customs valuation, country of origin, and FTAs
• Monitor export control classifications, dual-use assessments, screening, and licensing
• Coordinate and manage export licenses, permits, and exemptions with authorities
• Develop, implement, and maintain customs and export control policies and internal controls
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions
• Review shipping documents, invoices, and customs records for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as primary contact for authorities, brokers, and government agencies
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams (Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain)
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess business impact and necessary updates
• Maintain complete, audit-ready records related to declarations, classifications and checks
• Support investigations of potential violations and lead corrective actions
• Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives in trade compliance
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects involving international trade or market-entry activities

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Trade compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Training delivery

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Freight forwarding clerk education or relevant certification (P36/P37)

Certifications in customs/export control (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Professional)

Tools

SAP GTS

Amber Road

MIC

Descartes

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Customs & Export Control Expert (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.

Are you a trade compliance professional who thrives at the intersection of regulation, logistics, and global business? As our Customs & Export Control Expert, you will be the go-to person ensuring that all of our import and export operations meet the highest regulatory standards — from tariff classification and customs declarations to dual-use assessments and export licensing. You will work closely with internal teams such as Logistics, Procurement, and Sales, as well as external partners including customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities. In this role, you will not only manage day-to-day trade compliance but also drive process improvements, digitalization, and continuous optimization. If you enjoy turning complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable processes and want to make a measurable impact on our global trade operations, we want to hear from you.

What you will do

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable customs, trade, and export control laws and regulations (e.g., EU Dual-Use Regulation, EAR, ITAR, customs codes)
• Manage and oversee import and export activities, including accurate documentation, declarations, and regulatory adherence
• Determine tariff classifications, customs valuation, country of origin, and preferential treatment under free trade agreements
• Monitor export control classifications, including dual-use assessments, restricted-party screening, and licensing requirements
• Coordinate and manage applications for export licenses, permits, and exemptions with authorities and external partners
• Develop, implement, and maintain customs and export control policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Conduct risk assessments and internal audits to identify compliance gaps and drive corrective actions
• Review and approve shipping documents, invoices, and customs records for accuracy and compliance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customs authorities, freight forwarders, brokers, and government agencies
• Provide expert guidance and training to internal teams (Logistics, Procurement, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain)
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments, assessing business impact and advising on necessary updates
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records related to customs declarations, export classifications, and compliance checks
• Support investigations of potential violations or audit findings and lead corrective and preventive action plans
• Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives in trade compliance
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects involving international trade, supply chain strategy, or market‑entry activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master'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)
• Professional certifications in customs or export control (e.g., Certified Export Compliance Professional, Customs Specialist)
• Strong 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
• Experience in multinational organizations or global supply chain environments
• Solid understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, and audit processes in a trade compliance context
• Excellent 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
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes
• High integrity, confidentiality, 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 70.000 € (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!

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