Head of Export Control & Customs Manager DACH (f/m/d)

Schneider Electric; München; Vor Ort; EUR 77.040 - 94.160; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sustainability focused company

International exposure

Training & development

Flexible work options

Health & life insurance

Retirement and share plans

Zusammenfassung

Schneider Electric is seeking a strategic leader to shape Export Control & Customs across the DACH region. You will report to the Head of Finance DACH / VP Finance CFO DACH and lead a regional team to balance compliance excellence with business value creation.

Based in Düsseldorf, this permanent role offers a 40-hour work week, 30 vacation days, and emphasis on governance, licensing, screening, and digital transformation to drive efficiency while maintaining rigorous regulatory standards across

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years leadership in Export Control, Customs, and International Trade Compliance within multinational organizations.
• Deep knowledge of EU, Swiss Export Control, US OFAC, BIS and related frameworks.
• Proven people leadership across multi-country operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leadership and business functions.
• Fluent in German and English; ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

Aufgaben

• Lead Export Control & Customs across DACH, ensuring compliance with international trade and export control regulations.
• Define and execute regional strategy aligned with business goals to support growth and risk mitigation.
• Build, develop and lead a high-performing DACH team with training and accountability.
• Oversee governance, audits, licensing, screening, classifications, and internal/external audits.
• Drive process excellence and digital transformation to improve efficiency and standardization.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Analytical thinking

German & English

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Shape the future of Export Control & Customs across DACH. We seek a strategic leader to balance compliance excellence with business value creation. Reporting to the Head of Finance DACH / VP Finance CFO DACH, you will lead a regional team of experts and drive a robust export control and customs framework across multiple countries.

Key Information

• Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
• Duration: Permanent
• Vacation: 30 days
• Weekly hours: 40h
• Contact: Raquel Mora
• Pay: minimum EUR 85,600 total target cash per year (base + incentives)

Benefits

• Working with purpose at a green company that supports sustainability.
• An inclusive environment that values communication and appreciation.
• Varied workplace with personal responsibility.
• Regular training and development opportunities within an international corporation.
• Flexible work options to support family and hobbies.
• Health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, professional counseling, and employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plans and share ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the Export Control & Customs function across DACH, ensuring full compliance with international trade, customs, and export control regulations.
• Define and execute the regional Export Control & Customs strategy, partnering closely with business and functional stakeholders to support sustainable growth and risk mitigation.
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing DACH team, driving capability development, training, awareness, and accountability across the organization.
• Oversee governance, audits, and regulatory compliance, including due diligence processes, licensing, screening activities, classifications, and managing internal and external audits.
• Drive process excellence and digital transformation, continuously improving efficiency, standardization, and compliance through innovative customs and export control solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Export Control, Customs, and International Trade Compliance within multinational organizations, managing complex and multi‑country operations.
• Strong expertise in global trade regulations, including Customs, EU & Swiss Export Control, US OFAC, BIS, and other relevant international compliance frameworks.
• Proven people‑leadership skills with experience building, developing, and managing high‑performing teams and coordinating external consultants.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities, successfully partnering with senior leadership, internal customers, and key business functions.
• Strong analytical and project‑management capabilities, with a track record of identifying risks, driving corrective actions, leading strategic initiatives, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken), with the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical business guidance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Application

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